Profession: Scottish nobleman
Why Famous: Leader of Scots forces against the English. Portrayed in the film
- 1297-09-11 Battle at Stirling Bridge, Scottish rebel William Wallace beats English
- 1305-08-05 William Wallace, who led Scottish resistance to England, is captured by the English near Glasgow and transported to London for trial and execution.
- 1305-08-23 William Wallace, Scottish patriot, is executed for high treason by Edward I of England.