William Wallace
Military Commander
– 1305
Who was William Wallace?
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish landowner 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, and was appointed Guardian of Scotland, serving 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 the 15th-century epic poem The Wallace, by Blind Harry. Wallace is also the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter and of the 1995 Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.
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- Also known as
- Sir William Wallace
- 威廉·華萊士
- Уоллес, Уильям
- William Wallace
- 威廉·華萊士
- Siblings
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Ethnicity
- Scottish people
- Nationality
- Scotland
- Profession
- Died
- Aug 23, 1305
Smithfield, London
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on July 23, 2013
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