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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.
Apr 15, 2024 · 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.
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. Updated: Mar...
Apr 19, 2021 · Kjetil Bjørnsrud (CC BY-SA) 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.
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.
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.
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.
