Sir William Wallace

Scottish independence leader

Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and freedom fighter who led a rebellion against the rule of the English Crown. He was born around 1270 in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Wallace became a prominent figure in the fight for Scottish independence after the death of Alexander III of Scotland. He led the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and became a national hero. However, he was eventually captured by the En...