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Swords though, were the choice weapon of nobles, and one can’t rule out that William probably carried one in battle. There is no official record of him ever having a child. The most credible claims were John Balliol and Robert Bruce, grandfather of future king. [6][7] This Alan Wallace may be the same as the one listed in the 1296 Ragman Rolls as a crown tenant in Ayrshire, but there is no additional confirmation. From Outlaw King to Scotland’s hero, What was the Holocaust and how genocides can still happen today, William Wallace’s life and death. There is no contemporary evidence linking him with either location, although both areas had connections with the wider Wallace family. In September 1297, Wallace defeated a much larger English force at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. A bow and arrow are depicted in William’s seal, in 1297, when he wrote a letter to the German city of Lübeck, as the Guardian of Scotland, to encourage trade. Ughh? Wallace was seized in or near Glasgow in August 1305, and transported to London. William Wallace was a member of the lesser nobility, but little is definitely known of his family history or even his parentage. In July, while planning a return to Edinburgh for supplies, Edward received intelligence that the Scots were encamped nearby at Falkirk, and he moved quickly to engage them in the pitched battle he had long hoped for. 90–91. Fisher, Andrew (2002), William Wallace (2nd ed. How can that be? Campaigns like Edward I of England's wars in Wales might have provided a good opportunity for a younger son of a landholder to become a mercenary soldier. [21], Edward proceeded to take steps to progressively undermine John's authority, treating Scotland as a feudal vassal state, demanding homage be paid towards himself and military support in his war against France — even summoning King John Balliol to stand before the English court as a common plaintiff. View all posts by bernatroig. It would have been unseemly for a nobleman like Wallace to have no wife from a suitable Scottish family. Moray died of wounds suffered on the battlefield sometime in late 1297. He destroyed the countryside as he went, forcing Edward to march deeper and deeper into Scotland. By The Newsroom. The great 1995 movie that depicted a ‘Freedom!’ screaming Wallace, torn up by his wife’s murder at the hands of the English, and brandishing his ridiculously giant claymore sword to avenge her, as well as obtain freedom for the Scots. This Alan Wallace may be the same as the one listed in the 1296 Ragman Rolls as a crown tenant in Ayrshire, but there is no additional confirmation. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians. But Braveheart was historically inaccurate. But humankind, for many centuries and those yet to come, has looked and will again look up to role models. No record prior to the 16th century mention the Wallace Sword. glad I found this page – I am currently reading jack whyte’s the forest laird and it is a page turner. [53], Scottish landowner and leader in the First War of Scottish Independence, For other people named William Wallace, see, Wallace in stained glass at his monument in Stirling, Silent years prior to the Wars of Independence. It is extremely unlikely he was not married. Wallace was probably born around 1270-1272. So…how’s he anyone’s great grandfather? Blind Harry's late-15th-century poem gives his father as Sir Malcolm of Elderslie; however, William's own seal, found on a letter sent to the Hanse city of Lübeck in 1297, gives his father's name as Alan Wallace. Middle Ages, Monarchs and Rulers, Scottish History, Wallace's statue. Mel Gibson doesn’t need a bridge to beat the bad guys ok? But I reckon Hollywood couldn’t have thought of a nastier revenge. Wallace's strategy was to avoid confrontation and gradually withdraw. Said Robert the Bruce a year later, when he began the campaign that would liberate Scotland, and place a crown on his head. Watson, "Sir William Wallace", p. 27; Duncan, "William, son of Alan Wallace", pp. The narrowness of the bridge prevented many soldiers from crossing together (possibly as few as three men abreast), so, while the English soldiers crossed, the Scots held back until half of them had passed and then killed the English as quickly as they could cross. [40] They plundered Lothian and regained some castles, but failed to bring William Wallace to combat; the Scots shadowed the English army, intending to avoid battle until shortages of supplies and money forced Edward to withdraw, at which point the Scots would harass his retreat. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! A brewery in, This page was last edited on 16 October 2020, at 11:16. 23rd Great Grandfather? From Outlaw King to Scotland’s hero/History Totally Naked. [33][34], After the battle, Moray and Wallace assumed the title of Guardians of the Kingdom of Scotland on behalf of King John Balliol. The Scots lost many men, including John de Graham. A plaque unveiled 8 April 1956, stands in a wall of St. Bartholomew's Hospital near the site of Wallace's execution at Smithfield. [a] By July, Edward had instructed his officers to receive formal homage from some 1,800 Scottish nobles (many of the rest being prisoners of war at that time).[25]. Sadly, William Wallace didn’t get his revenge against Edward by shagging his daughter-in-law, and placing Wallace Jr. on the English throne.

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