Sir William Wallace
| Sir William Wallace | |
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Wallace in stained glass at his monument in Stirling
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Guardian of the Kingdom of Scotland (Second Interregnum) |
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In office 1297–1298 |
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| Preceded by | John Balliol (as King of the Scots) |
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| 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 |
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| Children | None recorded |
| Occupation | Military leader |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of Scotland |
| Years of service | 1297–1305 |
| Rank | Commander |
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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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