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William Wallace

  • Birth
    Jun 1, 1270

    Birth

    He was born around June or July.
  • The Giant Scott
    Jul 10, 1291

    The Giant Scott

    William Wallace stood 6 feet 7 inches, but at the time people believed him to be 7 feet tall.
  • skinned
    Apr 8, 1297

    skinned

    Wallace skinned Hugh Cressingham (a British leader) and used his skin to make a baldrick (shoulder device for carrying his sword
  • Attacked the Town of Lanark
    May 1, 1297

    Attacked the Town of Lanark

    William Wallace attacked the town and killed the sheriff.
  • Victory
    Sep 8, 1297

    Victory

    Wallace defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge
  • "Guardian of the Kingdom"
    Feb 8, 1298

    "Guardian of the Kingdom"

    In 1298 William Wallace was kinghted "Kingdom of the Guardian" by John Balliol, who was the deposed king of Scotland.
  • Loss
    Jul 22, 1298

    Loss

    Wallace was defeated by the English at the Battle of Falkirk
  • Diplomatic Mission
    Jun 8, 1299

    Diplomatic Mission

    William Wallace left Scotland to France for a diplomatic mission to the French King Phillip the fair.
  • Scotlands Hero
    Apr 8, 1300

    Scotlands Hero

    William Wallace was considered to be one of Scotlands most beloved heros.
  • Aug 8, 1305

    seized

    Siezed near Glasgow and was executed for treason
  • body parts
    Aug 28, 1305

    body parts

    Wallaces head was displayed attop the London Bridge, his arms and legs were sent to Newcastle, Berling, Stirling, and Perth.