Scottish knight and rebel leader (born c.1270)
William Wallace
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence.
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Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence.
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- 1305 Died
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