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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.
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...
- Mark Cartwright
Aug 1, 2021 · The knight who led the First Scottish War of Independence, Sir William Wallace rallied his people against the English and King Edward I.
Oct 7, 2020 · William Wallace is one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes – a legendary figure who lead his people in a noble quest for freedom from English oppression. Immortalised in Mel Gibson’s Braveheart, it’s time to ask exactly what the truth behind the legend is.
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William Wallace was a legendary Scottish warrior who played a pivotal role in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. His story, often shrouded in myth and romanticized in popular culture, is a compelling tale of courage, rebellion, and an unyielding pursuit of freedom.
