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Jun 1, 1270
Birth
He was born around June or July. -
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. -
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 -
May 1, 1297
Attacked the Town of Lanark
William Wallace attacked the town and killed the sheriff. -
Sep 8, 1297
Victory
Wallace defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge -
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. -
Jul 22, 1298
Loss
Wallace was defeated by the English at the Battle of Falkirk -
Jun 8, 1299
Diplomatic Mission
William Wallace left Scotland to France for a diplomatic mission to the French King Phillip the fair. -
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 -
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.