What were the dates of birth and death of William Wallace and of Robert the Bruce?

Answer 1

William Wallace (c.1270 - 1306)
The origins of the Wallace family in Scotland can be traced back to David I and his introduction of Norman families into Scotland. The Walays' arrived as vassals of the Fitz-Alan's who were given lands by the Stewards to manage for them. By 1163 there is a mention of Richard Wallace as a witness in a charter confirming the founding of Paisley Abbey by Walter Fitz-Alan. The Wallace's fortunes continued to prosper and they found themselves with land in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire. Although very little hard evidence survives for William Wallace's birth and early years it is possible to give an account of those times, however, it must be remembered that much is not known and much is based on legend and local tradition.

Although the exact birthplace of Wallace is open to conjecture it is Elderslie in Renfrewshire that has claimed the honour, although Ayrshire has also a place called Ellerslie. Most historians tend to accept the Renfrewshire Elderslie (also spelt Ellerslie on some maps) and it is this site that contains, or did contain, many connections with Wallace including plaques, inscribed stones, a well, a monument and at one time the Wallace oak, which was said to have hidden Wallace and three hundred of his followers from an English patrol.

Wallace was finally captured in August 1305 in a barn at Robroyston with his faithful companion Kerlie, who was stabbed to death. He had been betrayed by Sir John Menteith who had been made warden of Dumbarton Castle by Edward and who was subsequently known to history as 'False Menteith'. Wallace was imprisoned in Dumbarton Castle before being sent south to a show trial and execution. His execution is one of the most famous in Scottish history and certainly one of the most barbaric. He was hanged and cut down alive before having his genitals cut off and burnt before him. His intestines were slowly pulled from his body before his ribcage was opened to show his heart. Only when his heart was removed did he finally, and mercifully, die. Various parts of his body were sent around the country as a warning to any others who thought they could challenge the might of Edward.

Robert Bruce (1274 - 1329)

The eldest son of Robert and Marjorie, Countess of Carrick. Robert was born at Turnberry but grew up in Antrim, Kintyre, Aberdeen as well as his father's other lands in Carrick and England. At 18 he took over from his father as Earl of Carrick.

Although much of Robert's reign was taken up with war he also tried to repair the royal finances, increase trade and to restore law and order. Among the ordinary people he earned the name 'Good King Robert'. He was also a good patron of the church although it was not until the year of his death in 1329 that Pope John XXII lifted the sentence of excommunication.

After his death, possibly of leprosy, his heart was taken from his body to continue the fight - this time in the Crusades.

Answer 2

William Wallace, Outlaw / Ruler

Born: c. 1272
Birthplace: Elerslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died: 23 August 1305
Best Known As: Scot rebel lionized in the movie Braveheart


Robert the Bruce/Robert I of Scotland

Born 11 July, 1274
uncertain
Died 7 June, 1329
Cardross ?
Buried Dunfermline Abbey

Answer 3

it truly is totally not likely that both ever met and in accordance to the Scottish heritage teachers on the college of Glasgow, it truly is not common. Robert the Bruce would more effective than in all possibility no longer have supported William Wallace because Bruce continuously replaced aspects from Scottish to English with a view to learn for my area. Bruce reported the prospect contained in the weak Edward II and took it. yet in circumstances of Edward I, he would connect the English. If Bruce replaced into to help Wallace, there would have had to have political advantages for him.

Answer 4

it had to be around 1300 but don't know exactly!! the battle of Bannackburn 1314 and there was a connection with Bruce and Edward in the 2 day battle

Answer 5

It might be a minor point but there is no evidence of Bruce dying of leprosy.
This was an English slur, insinuating Scotland's warrior king died of a vile disease.
Typical!

Answer 6

as above