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Apr 3, 1270
William's Birth
He was born in 1270, probably near Ellerslie (now Elderslie) in Ayrshire, Scotland. -
1291
Williams fathers death
His father Malcolm was killed in a fight with english troops -
1297
Williams Rise
William avenged his father's death with more than 30 men by killing the responsible knight and some of his soldiers. He became a local military leader and the king's enemy. -
Jul 22, 1298
Williams first massive fight
Wallace's military reputation was ruined by Edward's 90.000 men strong army near Falkirk. As many as 10.000 Scots may have been killed. -
Aug 5, 1305
Williams arrest
Wallace was led by a Scottish knight in service to the English king, and arrested near Glasgow. He was taken to London and got the status of a captured soldier. -
Aug 23, 1305
Williams Death
William Wallace was executed in an extremely brutally way. He had never sworn the oath of allegiance to Edward. -
1306
Robert the Bruce
Bruce raised the rebellion that eventually won independence for Scotland.