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William Wallace

William Wallace. Early Life. Fought villagers at Ayr. Imprisoned and nearly starved. When released, formed a gang and attacked English sympathizers. May 1297. Killed one of Edward I’s knights. August 1297. Attacked English Garrisons between the rivers Forth and Tay. September 1297.

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William Wallace

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  1. William Wallace

  2. Early Life • Fought villagers at Ayr. • Imprisoned and nearly starved. • When released, formed a gang and attacked English sympathizers.

  3. May 1297 • Killed one of Edward I’s knights.

  4. August 1297 • Attacked English Garrisons between the rivers Forth and Tay.

  5. September 1297 • The Battle of Sterling Bridge.

  6. October 1297 • Invaded Northumberland and Cumberland

  7. October 1297 • Receives the title of Knight.

  8. Edward I “Longshanks” Also nicknamed the “Hammer of the Scots”

  9. March 1298 • Edward I returns from France.

  10. July 1298 • Battle of Falkirk, Scots lose.

  11. 1303 • France and England agree to a tentative peace. • Edward focuses his attention on the Scottish problem.

  12. August 5, 1305 • Wallace is arrested for treason.

  13. August 23,1305 • Wallace was executed.

  14. Robert the Bruce • Follower of Wallace. • Re-organizes the Scottish rebellion and win the freedom of the Scots.

  15. Wallace Remembered Today

  16. Edward II

  17. Isabella, the She-Wolf of France

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