William Wallace

Also known as Sir William Wallace, Braveheart

Scottish knight and leading figure in the First War of Scottish Independence

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William Wallace was a Scottish knight who played a major role in Scotland's struggle for independence from England in the late 13th century. He matters historically because he became a symbol of Scottish resistance and patriotism, particularly after his famous victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: United Kingdom
Active from: 1860-07-03
Active to: 1940-12-16

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Total plays: 3,116

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Quotes

“We come here with no peaceful intent, but ready for battle, determined to avenge our wrongs and set our country free. Let your masters come and attack us: we are ready to meet them beard to beard.”
“I have brought you to the ring, now dance if you can.”
“Dico Tibi Verum, Libertas Optima Rerum: Nunquam Servili Sub Nexu Vivito, Fili”

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Commons category: William Wallace
date of death: 1305-08-23
date of birth: 1270-00-00

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Sir William Wallace (Scottish Gaelic: Uilleam Uallas, pronounced [ˈɯʎam ˈuəl̪ˠəs̪]; Norman French: William le Waleys; c. 1270 – 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War 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.