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    William Wallace

    Scottish knight and leading figure in the First War of Scottish Independence

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  1. 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.

  2. Feb 13, 2019 · Sir William Wallace (c. 1270–August 5, 1305) was a Scottish knight and freedom fighter during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Although many people are familiar with his story as told in the film Braveheart, Wallace’s story was a complex one, and he has reached an almost iconic status in Scotland.

  3. Following the defeat at the Battle of Falkirk and his resignation as Guardian of Scotland, William Wallace's role in the Scottish resistance changed. He became less of a military leader and more of a diplomat, seeking to garner international support for Scotland's cause.

  4. Sir William Wallace, (born 1279, probably near Paisley, Renfrew, Scot.—died Aug. 23, 1305, London, Eng.), Scottish national hero. Son of a small landowner, he began his attacks on English settlements and garrisons in 1297, after Edward I declared himself ruler of Scotland.

  5. Oct 1, 2020 · Sir William Wallace's role in the First War of Scottish Independence and his subsequent execution at the hands of the English king Edward I, has led him to become an icon of Scotland. Discover the real story of Wallace in our expert guide.

  6. Read a biography about William Wallace who led the Scottish rebellion against Edward I. Discover why he is remembered as a patriot and national hero.

  7. For the Scots, William Wallace was an exemplar of unbending commitment to Scotland's independence who died a martyr to the cause.

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