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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.
286 Questions
How many statues of William Wallace are there in Ireland?
0 - because William Wallace was a Scotsman!!
What caused the death of William Carey?
William Carey is the man i look up too.
he told people about Jesus Christ and that's what i want to do,
if he was still alive (which is impossible) he would be the grtest man I've
known and that's not including god the father, son, holy spirit.
God Bless
From Julia Taloaina
Did William Wallace invade York?
No William Wallace never invaded the city of York. In all actuality he invaded smaller cities approximately 100 miles North of York.
What did William Wallace's fighting shield look like?
it was a white lion in the middle red around it and dark blue and white squares as a border. search google images to find out if you dont know what i mean.
Was William Wallace of the Argyle clan?
There is no "Argyle Clan," so no.
Argyll (Argyle) is the ancestral home of the Campbell Clan. The Argyll's were a historically powerful family within the Campbell Clan, but are not an official clan unto themselves--they still aren't.
Sorry.
Wallace, is a separate and distinct clan (and very proud--rightly so).
Did William Wallace fight in Newburgh Fife in 1298?
William Wallace fought at the nearbye Blackearnside ..
How does William Wallace continue to fight even after losing to the English?
William Wallace continues to fight against the English despite his defeat by inspiring others with his unwavering spirit and commitment to Scottish independence. His legacy and determination galvanize resistance among the Scottish people, leading to further uprisings even after his capture and execution. Wallace becomes a symbol of freedom, motivating future leaders like Robert the Bruce to continue the struggle for Scotland's autonomy. His ideals and sacrifices fuel the ongoing fight for independence long after his physical presence is gone.
Who was William Wallace's family?
•Father: Sir Malcolm Wallace
Brother: Malcolm (older)
Brother: John (younger)
Wife: Marion Braidfute
What were William Wallace's failures?
William Wallace, despite his significant role in the Scottish Wars of Independence, faced notable failures, particularly in his military campaigns. His most famous defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298 weakened the Scottish resistance against English rule. Additionally, despite rallying support and inspiring many, he struggled to maintain a united front among the Scots, leading to fragmentation in their efforts. Ultimately, his capture and execution in 1305 marked a significant setback for the Scottish cause, despite his legacy enduring as a symbol of resistance.
Was William Wallace ever involved with the princess of wales in the era around 1300?
William Wallace, the Scottish knight and leader during the Wars of Scottish Independence, is often romantically linked to Princess Isabella of France in popular culture, notably in the film "Braveheart." However, historical evidence does not support a direct relationship between Wallace and any princess around 1300. Isabella was married to Edward II of England in 1308, and there are no credible records of her having any involvement with Wallace. Thus, while the legend persists, it is largely fictional rather than factual.
He died for freedom and peace in Scotland, that every man should have independence. He deceived the English laws when reaching breaking point after they killed his family when he was younger and now his wife who he had just married. He claimed that Scotland should have it's own rights and after his revenge on the English lord in the village others followed him and they gathered as a country to win their freedom in Scotland against the king of England Edward. From a patriot he became the 'guardian of Scotland' and leader of the army. He would then fight numerous battles outnumbered against the English army's, he rejected any negotiation offer and continued to pummel through the army's winning minor battles and major battles (The battle of Stirling bridge).
During this he did not sleep and have a affair with Princess Isabelle as seen in the film 'Braveheart', this is unlikely because Princess Isabelle was born 1295 meaning she would be less than 10 years old unlike the film where she is 17 years old, so they did not have a child. It is not known if he had a strong friendship with Robert the Bruce, what happened after suggested he did as after the death of William Wallace, Robert the Bruce became king and took influence from William and succeeded him, finishing the war and claiming Scotland's independence.
The capture of William Wallace was supposedly set up by John III Comyn (traitor of Robert the Bruce) as he was powerful in both countries England and Scotland and jealous of William as he was the 'guardian of Scotland' until William Wallace took it.
It is believed that when William Wallace attempted to visit Robert the Bruce, he was captured under the nose of the England army and taken to London where he was questioned for treason.
In a year's time Robert the Bruce would see the betrayal in John III Comyn when the English captured William Wallace and accompanied by two guards he murdered him with his blade and then years later he lead Scotland to victory.
When given the question on if he wanted to surrender to King Edward he refused and was then given a torturing and painful death sentence.
The sentence was horrific. He was taken from the courtroom and dragged naked through the filthy streets of London for locals to jeer and jostle at him, believing he is full of evil as the locals never knew the rapes to Scottish women, murders to anyone questioning the unfair laws such as the sexual rights (in where the supreme English lord of the village would sleep with the Scottish wife on the first night of a wedding to bring more English babies) in Scotland.
After being dragged through the streets down to the bone, Wallace was executed by the most brutal method devised by medieval justice.
First he was hung. Then while half alive, he was stretched out on a rack. As he gasped for a last breath, he watched as his stomach was burned in front of him. Finally, he was beheaded, and his body quartered.
Their is now a statue of Sir William Wallace located in Aberdeen and a monument near Stirling in memory of his life and his willingness to find freedom and their is also a statue of the successor of William, Robert the Bruce statue can now be found at Edinburgh Castle.
From patriot William Wallace fought for his dead wife and transformed into a unforgettable national hero as he was the first to stand up against the English. Unlike King Edwards, His army wasn't forged through money or to look strong in front of other countries, but it was made because he influenced the Scots and they then fought and bled for their own independence and in the end it was the courage of the Scots that won their freedom.
