Sign for the William Wallace
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Sign for the William Wallace
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 16 Oct 2010
Sir William Wallace (c1270-1305) Wallace was the second son of a Scottish knight and emerged in 1297 as a leader of opposition to English rule. After defeating the English at Stirling Bridge (1297), Wallace recaptured Berwick and invaded northern England. As a result of these exploits he was knighted and appointed guardian of Scotland in name of the king, John Balliol. Wallace was the only major Scottish leader of resistance to the English who was not a great landed magnate, and some probably resented the pre-eminence of a man of relatively humble origins; but he seems to have enjoyed considerable popular support. At Falkirk in 1298 Wallace's army was decisively defeated by Edward I and support for him waned. He resigned his guardianship and the rest of his life is obscure, although he is known to have visited France, presumably to seek help. Wallace was eventually captured by the English and executed in London.
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