William Wallace was the second of three sons born to Sir Malcom Wallace and his wife Margaret. Sir Malcom Wallace was a knight who held some lands, but was a rather minor figure in the politics and nobility of the time. William grew to be a big man, standing six foot, seven inches when the average man was only five feet tall. After the traditional role for a younger son, William was given formal education …showed first 75 words of 486 total…

…showed last 75 words of 486 total…defeated the English and drove them from Scotland. Wallace advanced into England, going south toNewcastle. Longshanks returned to England and formed an army of 100,000 infantry and 8000 horses to crush the Scots. Outnumbered, Wallace retreated and adopted a "scorched earth" policy, slowing the English. Wallace was betrayed by the Scottish nobles and, in 1305 was captured by the English. Wallace was tried and executed as a traitor. Born January, 1272. Elerslie, Scotland Died August, 1305. London, England. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**