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William Wallace

  • Jun 1, 1270

    Birth

    Birth
    He was born around June or July.
  • Jul 10, 1291

    The Giant Scott

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

    skinned

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

    Attacked the Town of Lanark

    Attacked the Town of Lanark
    William Wallace attacked the town and killed the sheriff.
  • Sep 8, 1297

    Victory

    Victory
    Wallace defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge
  • Feb 8, 1298

    "Guardian of the Kingdom"

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

    Loss

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

    Diplomatic Mission

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

    Scotlands Hero

    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
  • Aug 28, 1305

    body parts

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