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Wallace, Sir William, d 1305 (Patriot of Scotland)

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Dates

  • Existence: d 1305

Biography

William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured at Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason. Since his death he has become an iconic figure in Scottish folklore, featuring as the protagonist of a 15th century epic poem by Blind Harry, in the literary works of Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter, and as the subject of the 1995 film Braveheart.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Song titled "Wallace to his Army. Air - "Robin O'dair"", 1810-1857

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Identifier: Coll-1839/7/pp.225-226
Scope and Contents

Song titled "Wallace to his Army. Air - "Robin O'dair."" Referring to William Wallace who led the Wars of Scottish Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. This song was set to music by Samuel Wesley.

Dates: 1810-1857
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections / Papers of Louisa Matilda Crawford, nee Montagu / Manuscript notebook containing 165 poems and songs written at Southwood Hall by Louisa Matilda Crawford