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William Wallace

A knight and leader of Scottish resistance to English rule. He shared command of the victorious army at Stirling Bridge in 1297 and was executed in London in 1305.

c. 1270 – 1305Guardian of Scotland / Military leaderWallace · ES
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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 1270 Approximate

Death: 23 August 1305 Documented

Role: Guardian of Scotland / Military leader

Dynasty: Wallace · ES

Territories: Scotland (ES)

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Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

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2 recorded claims · 1 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (1/2 with a precise source)
Biographical and contextual references (3)
Editorial history
  • 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
  • 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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