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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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- 1297–1305
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Mar 20, 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.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Famous Military Figures. 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...
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.
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Oct 1, 2020 · 01 October 2020. |. The National Wallace Monument, Stirling. 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.
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. Did You Know?
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. But who was the real William Wallace?