Scottish knight and leading figure in the First War of Scottish Independence
For other people named William Wallace, see William Wallace (disambiguation).
Sir
William Wallace
Depiction of Wallace in a stained glass window in the Wallace Monument
Guardian of the Kingdom of Scotland (Second Interregnum)
In office 1297–1298
Preceded by
John Balliol (as King of the Scots)
Succeeded by
Robert the Bruce
John Comyn
Personal details
Born
c. 1270 Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Kingdom of Scotland
Died
23 August 1305 (aged c. 35) Smithfield, London, Kingdom of England
Cause of death
Hanged, drawn and quartered
Resting place
London, in an unmarked grave
Spouse
Marion Braidfute[1] (disputed)
Children
None recorded
Occupation
Military leader
Military service
Allegiance
Kingdom of Scotland
Years of service
1297–1305
Rank
Commander
Battles/wars
First War of Scottish Independence
Action at Lanark
Raid on Scone
Battle of Stirling Bridge
Battle of Falkirk
Battle of Happrew
Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas, pronounced[ˈɯʎamˈuəl̪ˠəs̪]; Norman French: William le Waleys;[2] c. 1270[3] – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence.[4]
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 a legendary status beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Jane Porter and Sir Walter Scott, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.
^"Info". wallace.scran.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
^Stevenson, Joseph (1841). Documents illustrative of Sir William Wallace: his life and times. Printed for the Maitland club. p. 173. Retrieved 1 September 2013 – via New York Public Library and Internet Archive.
^"Sir William Wallace, Scottish hero". Britannica.com. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
^"William Wallace (c. 1270–1305)". BBC History. 3 August 2007. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
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