William Wallace
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William Wallace Net Worth

William Wallace was a Scottish knight and patriot who is remembered as one of Scotland's greatest national heroes. He was born in 1270 in Elderslie and grew up during the reign of King Alexander III of Scotland. After the king's death, chaos ensued and King Edward I of England declared himself the ruler of Scotland. Wallace led the Scottish resistance forces and, with Andrew Moray, achieved a resounding victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. He was appointed the Guardian of Scotland and fought the English with great valor until he was captured and executed on charges of high treason.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Patriot, Revolutionary Fighter, Knight, De facto Ruler of Scotland
Birth Year 1270
Birth Place Elderslie, Scottish
Age 749 YEARS OLD
Died On 23 August 1305\nSmithfield, London, England
Preceded by John Balliol (as King of the Scots)
Succeeded by Robert the Bruce John III Comyn
Cause of death Hanged, drawn and quartered
Resting place London, England, in unmarked grave
Relations Alan Wallace (father)
Children None recorded
Occupation Military leader
Allegiance Kingdom of Scotland
Years of service 1297–1305
Rank Commander
Battles/wars First War of Scottish Independence: Action at Lanark Battle of Stirling Bridge Battle of Falkirk

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

William Wallace, the renowned Scottish patriot, revolutionary fighter, knight, and de facto ruler of Scotland, is estimated to have a net worth of $17 million by the year 2024. Wallace rose to prominence as the leader of the Scottish resistance against English rule during the late 13th century. His unwavering determination and strategic brilliance inspired countless Scots in their fight for independence. While his financial success is undoubtedly significant, it is his indomitable spirit and dedication to his country that truly cemented his place in history as a national hero.

Biography/Timeline

1793

Romanticism in Scotland took up Wallace after Robert Burns wrote in 1793 the ballad 'Scots Wha Hae' and Scottish nationalists commemorated him in the Wallace Monument dedicated in 1869.

1869

In 1869 the Wallace Monument was erected, very close to the site of his victory at Stirling Bridge. The Wallace Sword, which supposedly belonged to Wallace, although some parts were made at least 160 years later, was held for many years in Dumbarton Castle and is now in the Wallace Monument.

2014

Wallace arranged his spearmen in four schiltrons — circular, defensive hedgehog formations, probably surrounded by wooden stakes connected with ropes, to keep the infantry in formation. The English, however, employed Welsh longbowmen, who swung strategic superiority in their favour. The English proceeded to attack with cavalry and put the Scottish archers to FLIGHT. The Scottish cavalry withdrew as well, due to its inferiority to the English heavy horse. Edward's men began to attack the schiltrons, which were still able to inflict heavy casualties on the English cavalry. It remains unclear whether the infantry shooting bolts, arrows and stones at the spearmen proved the deciding factor, although it is very likely that it was the arrows of Edward's bowmen. Gaps in the schiltrons soon appeared, and the English exploited these to crush the remaining resistance. The Scots lost many men, including John de Graham. Wallace escaped, though his military reputation suffered badly.

2015

Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem The Wallace and the subject of literary works by Sir Walter Scott and Jane Porter, and of the Academy Award-winning film Braveheart.

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Lisa Scholfield

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