Sir William Wallace I researched Sir William Wallace, a hero who lived in the 15th century. He was born in the early 1270s and died in 1305. Today, Mr. Wallace is recognized as one of Scotland's greatest national heroes. His goal was to free Scotland from the English rule. Wallace, in his early years lived it Dunipace, near Stirling with his uncle who was a priest. He had a brother named Malcolm. William was a very …showed first 75 words of 280 total…

…showed last 75 words of 280 total…some punishments such as near death of starvation or being enclosed in a dungeon for long periods of time. When Wallace was finally captured, he was found guilty for treason and barbarically executed. Today, there are statues of Sir William Wallace as well as a 220 foot high National Wallace Monument placed near Stirling, Scotland. A recent movie, entitled "Braveheart" with Mel Gibson that goes through the main events of the life of Sir William Wallace.