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  1. Blind Harry's 15th-century poem has been a major influence on the legend of Wallace, including details like a wife named Marion Braidfute, and claiming that Wallace killed the Sheriff of Lanark in revenge for the killing of his wife. However much of this poem is unsubstantiated, at variance with contemporary sources, or disputed by historians.

  2. Jan 4, 2024 · One discrepancy between the movie and the Blind Harry source is that Blind Harry doesn’t name Wallace’s wife, while later sources claim her name was Marion Braidfute. This was changed in the movie to Murron to avoid confusion with Maid Marian from the Robin Hood legend.

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  3. The action at Lanark was an attack at Lanark, Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence in May 1297. The Scotsman William Wallace led an uprising against the English and killed the Sheriff of Lanark, William Heselrig.

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  4. Sep 22, 2021 · It is thought that Wallace met Marion Braidfute here, for the first time and learned about the arrogant and cruel Sheriff of Lanark called Haselrigg. Marion was 18 years of age and the daughter of the laird of Lamington.

  5. Jan 30, 2024 · Marian (or Marion) Braidfute (or Broadfoot) married Wallace in St Kentigern’s Church in the town and the couple are said to have lived in a house near the church. There is a plaque at the location which states: “This plaque marks the site of the house reputed to be the marital home of Sir William Wallace and Marion Braidfute.”

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  6. Jan 4, 2024 · Her real name was Marion Braidfute, changed for the film so as not to be confused with Robin Hood's Maid Marian. It's not only an insult to a historic figure, but to moviegoers as well.

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  8. Feb 1, 2018 · In May 1297, He attacked the town of Lanark, killing the English sheriff, to avenge the death of Marion Braidfute of Lamington, (the woman who became his wife in the film). THE BATTLE OF STIRLING BRIDGE. Much blood was spilled up to, and after the famous Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.

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