Cartoon of a man with long dark hair in a sailor coat.

About 1270–1305

William Wallace

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A leader at Stirling Bridge in 1297.

William Wallace was a leader. He was not a king.

In 1297 he and Andrew Moray led Scots at Stirling Bridge.

Their side won that day.

Later, at Falkirk, his side lost.

He was taken prisoner. He died in 1305.

He was not the same man as Robert the Bruce.