Its because he was legendary.
His real name is William Keith Wallace.
william wallaces whole campaign against the english was driven by revenge and not patriotism
The Wallace sword on display at the Wallace monument in Stirling weighs 2.7 kg. There are however doubts as to its authenticity.
William who? for example William Wallace was Scottish William Tell was Swiss
There is a monument to William Wallace and his claymore sword is there.Abbey Craig 1 mile North East of Stirling Town CentreFalkirk, Scotland
The plural form for the proper noun Wallace is Wallaces.Some well known Wallaces are William Wallace, a prominent figure in Scotland's fight for freedom from English rule; and George Wallace, former governor of Alabama, a prominent figure in the American Civil Rights movement.
Sir William Wallace who lead the resistance during the Scottish War of Independence was born around 17 B.C, the exact date is unknown.It is unknown but some time in 1272.
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He was named the "Guardian of Scotland."
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his mums name was keelie wallice
because he lost his !