What is the true story of William Wallace of Scotland?

Who was William Wallace? William Wallace was one of Scotland’s greatest national heroes. He led the Scottish resistance forces during the first years of the long and ultimately successful struggle to free Scotland from English rule.

Did William Wallace betray Scotland?

After initially evading capture, Wallace was eventually betrayed and captured near Glasgow in 1305. He was taken to London where he was charged with treason.

Is Brave Heart based on a true story?

Braveheart is loosely based on the real William Wallace of Scotland. The main subject of Braveheart is widely accepted by historians as having existed and been a major part of the Battle of Stirling Bridge, but William Wallace’s story has grown to legendary proportions in Scottish history.

What did the Scottish Think of William Wallace?

The reputation of William Wallace runs like a fault line through later medieval chronicles. For the Scots, William Wallace was an exemplar of unbending commitment to Scotland’s independence who died a martyr to the cause.

Was Longshanks a real king?

Edward I (17/18 June 1239 – 7 July 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots (Latin: Malleus Scotorum), was King of England from 1272 to 1307. Before his accession to the throne, he was commonly referred to as The Lord Edward.

Did Wallace sack York?

William himself took over the ram with his troops and pushed it into the gate despite repeated archer fire, and eventually pushed the gates open. Wallace sacked the city, and had the Governor of York executed. He sent his head in a basket to King Edward with the note that he had sacked York.

Is Queen Elizabeth related to Longshanks?

But that’s not it. Apparently King Edward III had strong genes because actor Michael Douglas is also his relative — and Queen Elizabeth’s 19th cousin. You might remember “Edward Longshanks” from his depiction in Bravehart.