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William Wallace: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Sir William Wallace
Born c.1270 ā€¢ near Paisley ā€¢ Paisley ā€¢ Scotland
Died August 23, 1305 ā€¢ London ā€¢ England
Role In Battle of Stirling Bridge ā€¢ Battle of Falkirk

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Engraved portrait of William Wallace wearing a helmet with a bird crest and a patterned cloak fastened with a brooch.
Lithograph depicting the Battle of Stirling Bridge, with Scottish and English soldiers fighting on and around a bridge over a river, and a castle visible on a hill in the background.
Stirling Bridge
Red sandstone statue of William Wallace in armor holding a staff and shield, standing on a pedestal outdoors with trees and sky in the background.
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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.
Etching depicting the public execution of Francois Ravaillac by drawing and quartering, with horses pulling his limbs and onlookers crowding the square; background shows scenes of torture.
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