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Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas, pronounced [ˈɯʎam ˈuəl̪ˠəs̪]; Norman French: William le Waleys; c. 1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence.
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William Wallace, one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes, leader of the Scottish resistance forces during the first years of the long and ultimately successful struggle to free Scotland from English rule. Learn more about Wallace’s life and accomplishments in this article.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- William Wallace was one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes. He led the Scottish resistance forces during the first years of the long and ultima...
- On August 5, 1305, William Wallace was arrested near Glasgow. Taken to London, he was condemned as a traitor to the king even though, as he maintai...
- William Wallace is remembered for leading the Scottish resistance forces during the struggle to free Scotland from English rule. Many of the popula...
Apr 2, 2014 · William Wallace, a Scottish knight, became a central early figure in the wars to secure Scottish freedom from the English, becoming one of his country's greatest national heroes.
Apr 19, 2021 · Sir William Wallace (c. 1270-1305) was a Scottish knight and national hero who fought for his country's independence from England. Wallace famously led the Scots to victory against a larger English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297.
- Mark Cartwright
Aug 1, 2021 · In 1995, Mel Gibson rode to box office riches as William Wallace, the legendary Scottish warrior who fought for his country’s independence in the late 13th century. But how much of the movie Braveheart is true? Much of what we know about William Wallace comes from the tales of a minstrel named Blind Harry.
Aug 24, 2020 · William Wallace was a leading member of the Scottish knights and landowners who fought to defend their homes from the English army during the Wars of Scottish Independence. In 1297, Sir William Wallace, along with Andrew Moray, led his Scottish knights and army to defeat the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
Learn the story of the famous Scottish warrior and leader - Sir William Wallace, at The Monument built to commemorate his life and legacy.
