William Wallace
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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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- 1270-00-00
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- 1305-08-23
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- 144
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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.
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