Sir William Wallace (c. 1270-1305) was a Scottish knight and national hero who fought for his country's independence from England. Wallace famously led the Scots to victory against a larger English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297.
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c. 1270 - 1305Life of the Scottish knight Sir William Wallace.
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May 1297A small force led by William Wallace attacks and kills the English sheriff at Lanark.
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May 1297 - Jul 1297A froce led by William Wallace attacks several English garrisons between the rivers Forth and Tay.
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11 Sep 1297A Scottish army led by William Wallace defeats an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
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Mar 1298William Wallace is knighted and made the Guardian of Scotland.
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22 Jul 1298Edward I of England is victorious at the Battle of Falkirk where 20,000 Scots are killed. Stirling Castle is regained.
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5 Aug 1305Sir William Wallace is captured by the English in Glasgow.
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23 Aug 1305The Scottish national leader William Wallace is charged with treason and executed in London.
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c. 1470The ballad 'The Acts and Deeds of Sir William Wallace, Knight of Elderslie' is composed.
