William Wallace - The Battle of Stirling Bridge - Article Index

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia - William Wallace
Sir William Wallace (c. 1270 – August 22, 1305), sometimes called The Wallace, was a Scottish knight who led his countrymen in resistan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - The Battle Of Stirling Bridge
On September 11, 1297, Wallace achieved victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Although vastly outnumbered, the Scottish forces led by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - Origins
Tradition often describes Wallace as "one of the common people", in contrast to his countryman, Robert the Bruce, who came from the upper...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - 700th Anniversary Of Wallace's Execution
In 2005, the 700th anniversary of Wallace's execution, his sword became the most popular feature of an exhibition in New York during the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - Portrayal In Fiction
An insignificant amount of comprehensive and historically accurate information was written about Wallace. Many stories, however, are base...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - The Battle Of Falkirk
A year later the military tables turned at the Battle of Falkirk. On April 1, 1298, the English had invaded Scotland at Roxburgh. They pl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - Scotland In Wallace's Time
At the time of Wallace's birth, King Alexander III had reigned for over twenty years. His rule had seen a period of peace and economic st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - Wallace's Exploits Begin
According to local Ayrshire legend, two English soldiers challenged Wallace in the Lanark marketplace regarding his catching of fish. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - William Wallace - Wallace's Capture And Execution
Sir William evaded capture by the English until August 5, 1305, when Sir John de Menteith, a Scottish knight loyal to Edward, turned Wall...   » Read the article