Does anyone think that William Wallace is a Fact or Fiction, Legend or Myth?

Question

It's a little bit based on the film Braveheart

I already know that William Wallace is in fact a Legend, cause aparently an EX-boyfriends ancestry goes as far back as William Wallace.

i just want to know how many other people know thats all

Answer 1

Sir William Wallace is a hero in Scotland together Sir Robert the Bruce. They are real not myths. The Breaveheart is a fiction.
The statue of both are in Edinburgh Castle.
Sir Robert the Bruce's statue is in Stirling Castle and
Sir William Wallace 's statue is in Wallace Monument near Stirling Castle.

Answer 2

I think he definately existed. The film Braveheart is an interpretation, which does distort a lot of the known and recorded facts. However, history is just an interpretation based on recorded events and facts which can be distorted.

Legend probably describes best his existence, as there is no doubt in my mind that he existed. Legend means that there is probably some eggageration of the truth within the stories told, but then there is also some element of the truth which is not told.

As with any story, it depends on who tells the story as to what is the viewpoint. A first person account of William Wallace's life might have been a very interesting document to read. This is because reputation or exaggeration is usually created by others, and not the person for whom the legend is created. A first person account generally contains the view from that person, and that person is the only person who knows everything about that person.

Answer 3

There was a Scottish Warrior named Willam Wallace who led a rebellion against England. I have a friend who is a Wallace as well. Remember William was not the only Wallace alive at that time. He most likely was in fact the youngest son. Much of what was done in the film braveheart was dramatized from Blind Harry's book which in itself was actually written as Scottish Propeganda during Scottish resistance against England later under the reign of Henry the Eight I believe.

Answer 4

William Wallace was fact. The battle he fought and the fact he was hung drawn and quartered are all fact. The question of him meeting with the queen/princess of wales: NO WAY! Women were not given that much respect and He would probably not have respected the summons.

He did live, he did have a gripe against the English and he did manage to invade past the border before running out of support from other scottish lords (they werde all bought off by the English)

Answer 5

William Wallace is fact.
The Battle of Stirling Bridge really did happen.

The Braveheart film isn't entirely true - Hollywood decided to stretch the truth somewhat.

Answer 6

William Wallace really existed. he's a Scottish hero. Braveheart was actually written by a descendant of his named Randall Wallace. I love Bravehaert, it's my favourite movie.

Answer 7

Oh, Wallace was real - google him, or look him up in a history book. But take EVERYTHING in Braveheart with a huge pinch of salt. (For example, the Evil English introducing the right of 'First Night' - which was a Scott tradition anyway - complete and utter balderdash!!) Mel Gibson is to historical accuracy what Bernard Manning is to Ballet dancing.

Answer 8

William Wallace certainly existed. However, the rumour that "Braveheart" is a decent movie is pure fiction.

Answer 9

william wallace was a real man who lived his life fighting for freedom and died by hanging, drawing and quartering....

i know braveheart that liberties with his life, however, some of it was true...real about him on the internet....also, the history channel did a great story on the making of braveheart with historians giving their opinions....

william wallace really lived and died.

Answer 10

If you ask a historian you will find out...try search wikipedia. I think it's a fact but not all the things happened like in the movie so it's a legend...
PS:i like Braveheart too.