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Sir William Wallace

Sir William Wallace
Wallace Monument 20080505 Stained glass William Wallace.jpg
Wallace in stained glass at his monument in Stirling
Guardian of the Kingdom of Scotland
(Second Interregnum)
In office
1297–1298
Preceded by John Balliol (as King of the Scots)
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born c. 1270
Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 23 August 1305
Smithfield, London, Middlesex, England
Cause of death Hanged, drawn and quartered
Resting place London, England, in unmarked grave
Nationality Scottish
Relations
  • Alan Wallace (father)
Children None recorded
Occupation Military leader
Religion Roman Catholicism
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Scotland
Years of service 1297–1305
Rank Commander
Battles/wars

First War of Scottish Independence:


First War of Scottish Independence:

Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas [ˈɯʎam ˈuəl̪ˠəs̪]; Norman French: William le Waleys; died 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians.

Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart (1995).


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