No. 1,328 in the Index · Military
William Wallace
Scottish knight and leading figure in the First War of Scottish Independence.
The record
William Wallace was a Scottish knight and leading figure in the First War of Scottish Independence. Born in 1270 in Elderslie, Wallace died on 23 August 1305 in Smithfield.
Positions held include Guardian of Scotland (1297–1298).
With a Wikipedia article in 89 languages, William Wallace is No. 1,328 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1270, Elderslie
- Died
- 23 August 1305, Smithfield
- Known as
- Military leader, freedom fighter, knight
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Middle English
- Wikipedia editions
- 89
Did you know
27
Was 27 when first guardian of Scotland (1297).
35
Lived to 35.
2
Two people in the Index born in Elderslie, with Richard Madden.
89
Has a Wikipedia article in 89 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1297–1298Guardian of Scotland
Connections
William Wallace
- FatherMalcolm Wallace
- SpouseMarion Braidfute
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