who was william wallace and why was he hunted by the english?

Answer 1

1272?—1305, Scottish soldier and national hero. The first historical record of Wallace's activities concerns the burning of Lanark by Wallace and 30 men in May, 1297, and the slaying of the English sheriff, one of those whom Edward I of England had installed in his attempt to make good his claim to overlordship of Scotland. After the burning of Lanark many joined Wallace's forces, and under his leadership a disciplined army was evolved. Wallace marched on Scone and met an English force of more than 50,000 before Stirling Castle in Sept., 1297. The English, trying to cross a narrow bridge over the Forth River, were killed as they crossed, and their army was routed. Wallace crossed the border and laid waste several counties in the North of England. In December he returned to Scotland and for a short time acted as guardian of the realm for the imprisoned king, John de Baliol. In July, 1298, Edward defeated Wallace and his army at Falkirk, and forced him to retreat northward. His prestige lost, Wallace went to France in 1299 to seek the aid of King Philip IV, and he possibly went on to Rome. He is heard of again fighting in Scotland in 1304, but there was a price on his head, and in 1305 he was captured by Sir John de Menteith. He was taken to London in Aug., 1305, declared guilty of treason, and executed. The best-known source for the life of Wallace is a long romantic poem attributed to Blind Harry, written in the 15th cent

Answer 2

some say scottish patriot. william wallace was actually a privateer or mercinary who spent more time fighting the scotts for england than fighting the english for the scotts. he ended up being hunted by the english after he started fighting the english. ended up being hung drawn and quatered in london and spread all around britain. the reason most people dont know he fought for the english is that is wasn't in the film brave heart and is not convenient for scotts to remember of one of there folk heros

Answer 3

Rent the movie Braveheart, which is about William Wallace.

Answer 4

Watch the movie Braveheart. Its alllllll about him, and he is played by Mel Gibson. Scottish rebel/patriot that led a revolt against the British who contolled most of Scotland at the time (1200sAD). He ended up being executed by the British king, but with no avail because Scottland eventually drove the British out a few decades later and won their freedom.

Answer 5

Scottish patriot.

Answer 6

go to the BBC website, clik on history.