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A statue of Sir William Wallace (c. 1270-1305 CE), a Scottish knight and national hero who fought for his country’s independence from England. (Edinburgh Castle)

The tomb of the famous English knight Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE), who was also Protector of the Kingdom and regent for Henry III (1216-1272 CE). Temple Church, London.

A 1921 painting of a boy dressed as a pirate by William Meade Prince (1893-1951). (Ackland Art Museum, University of North Carolina, USA)

A scene from the 11th century CE Bayeux Tapestry showing the celebratory feast of William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 CE. In the centre is Odo, Bishop of Bayeux and probable patron of the tapestry. (Centre Guillaume...

A whimsical illustration of a Celtic druid from ancient Britain by William Stukeley from his 1740 CE book 'Stonehenge'. The axe in the druid's belt is actually of a bronze age type.

Woodcut image of the execution of William Tyndale (c. 1494-1536) from Foxe's Book of Martyrs (1563). Tyndale was first strangled, in recognition of his standing as a scholar, and then his corpse was burned at the stake. His last words were...

A 13th century CE illustration of the famous English knight Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE) unseating Baldwin Guisnes. (From the Historia Major of Matthew Paris, Cambridge, Corpus Christi College Library, vol 2, p. 85)

A 16th century CE portrait of Edward VI of England (r. 1547-1553 CE) by William Scrots. (Private Collection)

The tomb of William Cecil, Lord Burghley (1520-1598 CE), a minister in the government of Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603 CE) for 40 years. Saint Martin's Church, Stamford, England.

A gold five guinea coin minted in 1692 during the joint reign of William III of England (r. 1689-1702) and Mary II of England (r. 1689-1694). Bode-Museum, Berlin.