William Wallace
Scottish knight and leading figure in the First War of Scottish Independence
- Fame64.4
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- Fame64.4
- Momentum0.5
- Politicians rank#190
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Lived 1270–1305, aged 35United Kingdom
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Updated 2026-06-08
A Scottish knight who led a rebellion against English rule in the 1290s and was executed for it — then became more famous dead than alive, his story retold in epic poems, novels, and a Best Picture film six centuries later.
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William Wallace rose as one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. In September 1297, fighting alongside Andrew Moray, he defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge — a victory that earned him appointment as Guardian of Scotland. The role lasted less than a year: he was crushed at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. He evaded capture for seven years until August 1305, when he was seized in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England. Edward had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civili…
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