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William Wallace
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish landowner who became one of the leaders in the wars for Scottish Independence during the 1200's. William Wallace led many successful military campaigns against England and King Edward I. His most notable battles are the Battle of Stirling Bridge and the Battle of Falkirk. He was captured by the English in 1305 and executed. Modern actor Mel Gibson directed a movie, Braveheart, based on William's life.
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Was there a school named after William Wallace?
William Wallace went to dundee high and that's why theres a house called Wallace house
What is the blue face paint worn by William Wallace called?
its called "hollywood nonsense".
Blue body painting was worn by the ancient scots... more than 1000 years before Wallace was born.
However, it is commonly called woad, an indigo-blue dye made from the leaves of woad plants (Isatis tinctoria).
It should be noted that woad dye does not work very well as a paint, and it is uncertain exactly what material the Roman accounts of the Pictii (literally meaning "painted") were referring to, when it came to their blue paint - or even if it was paint - it could have been a form of tatooing.
Why did William Wallace rebel?
William Wallace rebelled because Scottish independence was threatened by the English Edward I and William wanted to protect it.
Why was William Wallace a terrorist?
The tactics employed by Wallace were similar to what you could call 'Terrorist Tactics' today. The main reason was that Wallace, being only a minor knight, was unable to call many men to his banner, so guerrilla tactics were employed to carry out successful opposition.
Did William Wallace have an affair?
yes. Prince Eward II is William Wallace's child because he had an affair with Princess Isabella the french princess who was married to King Eward I. She had the child a few months after William Wallace's death.
The above statement is FALSE.
Isabelle of France didn't give birth to Edward II, she was MARRIED TO HIM. Edward I (often referred to as "longshanks") was Father of Edward II, who married the French Princess Isabelle, but not until long after Wallace had been executed and two years after the death of Longshanks. Contrary to "Braveheart", she never met, let alone had a relationship with, either man.
Why was William Wallace's Wife murdered?
Because Edward I of England said he had commited treason. But Wallace had never taken an oath of allegiance to Edward I. The real reason was that Wallace was too dangerous. Edward thought that with Wallace out of the way, Scotland would be easier to subdue. He was wrong.
Did William Wallace have brown hair?
Unknown. No portrait of Wallace was ever made during his lifetime.
However, it is most likely that he had short-ish hair, as was the fashion among most nobility of Scotland and England at the time.
How did Alan Wallace William Wallace's dad die?
William Wallace's father was called Alan Wallace and he died because he went out to fight the English and the the English killed him and William was back at the camp when all of this was happening and when William found out he was so depressed and the he worked for the English and the he betrayed him for what they done to his family and then that is why William Wallace is so famous for fighting the English hand for his revolting death.
Was William Wallace a Christian?
in the 13th century everyone was quite religious, but Wallace was alleged to have been trained as a monk by his uncle by the chronicler Barbour
and in his guardianship of Scotland he influenced the election of Bishop Lamberton to the diocese of St Andrews
when he raided northern England he also burnt alot of monastic houses, at first glance it would appear that this was a very religious at all. But at this time the Church is Scotland was under threat of being absorbed into the arch diocese of York as there was no kingdom of Scotland and hence no king to prevent that.
If the church was absorbed they would of had to pay tithes (church taxes) to York and the Scottish Bishops would of lost the powers of direct appeal to the pope witch had made them very powerful, indeed the Church was one of the most influential bodies in Scotland perhaps more so then the Bruce or Comyn factions.
In 1286 2 of the 6 Guardians were senior members of the clergy
So Wallace was destroying parts of the English church because he hated them due to his loyalty to the Scottish church from his uncle.
Why do you remember William Wallace?
Robert the Bruce is one of the most important people in Scottish History. Scotland's most famous victory over the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 was led by Robert the Bruce.
What weapons did William Wallace use for wars?
Unlike in the film Braveheart, Wallace didn't use a claymore. The weapons he'd of used would be; a single-handed broadsword (medieval), a medieval dagger, a medieval shield and possibly a battle axe, a spear or even a bow and arrows. His armour would've been mail (chainmail).
Who or what influenced William Wallace?
William Wallace even though he lost his last battle at fallkirk, in 1298, he influenced the Scottish culture and laws. He influenced patriotism, a unheard of action in the time, in Scottish culture by persevering in the Scottish rebellion and loving his country so much that he would give up his life. He also influenced the declaration of arbroath, the Scottish declaration of independence, through his determination to secure the freedom of Scotland.
What month was William Wallace born?
He was a Scottish hero who, among other things, defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297.
Did Robert the Bruce meet William Wallace?
I'm assuming this is a Braveheart thing?
There's very little evidence that the two men ever met. Braveheart is a good film, but it's just a film, not a historical documentary. The story is completely inaccurate.
What happened to William Wallace after the battle of falkirk?
The first battle of Falkirk involved William Wallace in 1298.
What did the English think of William Wallace?
The English saw him as an outlaw, a murderer, the perpetrator of atrocities and a traitor.
Where could you see William Wallaces sword on display?
There is a monument to William Wallace and his claymore sword is there.
- Abbey Craig 1 mile North East of Stirling Town Centre
- Falkirk, Scotland
Where was William Wallace buried?
Sir William Wallace was hanged, drawn and quartered by the English at Smithfield in London. His remains were taken to Newcastle, Berwick, Aberdeen and Stirling, so there was no grave.
In the 1950s some Scots built a small monument to Wallace which is at Smithfield on the back wall of St. Bart's hospital. This is the closest thing to a grave.
See the link below for pictures.
Was William Wallace alive before Robert the Bruce?
William Wallace 1272-1305
Robert the Bruce 1274-1329
Where did William Wallace die?
William Wallace led a revolt against the occupation forces of King Edward I of England's occupation army in Scotland. When captured by the English forces, he was hanged as a traitor.
His arms don't personally appear of the 'Ragman Rolls' in which Scots Lords gave approval to the occupation, although those of several other 'Walyes' do. Wallace was a minor lord so it's likely that one of the aforementioned were his feudal superior and thus spoke for the whole family.
