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Battle of Stirling Bridge: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date September 11, 1297
Location Scotland • United Kingdom • Stirling Bridge
Participants Scotland • England

Photos

Engraving of Sir William Wallace in armor and helmet, shown from the chest up within an oval frame, with detailed facial features and a feathered plume on his helmet.
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Key People

Engraved portrait of William Wallace wearing a helmet with a bird crest and a patterned cloak fastened with a brooch.
William Wallace
Scottish hero
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John
king of Scotland [1250-1313]
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John de Warenne, 6th earl of Surrey
English noble

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