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William William WallaceWallace
By: Tyler McKeoneBy: Tyler McKeone
Early Childhood Born in about 1270
A.D. in Scotland.
Scotland was controlled by England at the time of his birth.
Wallace’s family was of Welsh decent.
His family was actually somewhat wealthy.
Early Childhood Born in Ayrshire,
Scotland
Little known about childhood
3 brothers.
Education Spoke French
and Latin
Taught by Uncle who was a priest
Work Started Scottish revolution
Great warrior
Inspired his men
Accomplishments Gave Scots leadership when all hope seemed
lost
Won battle of Sterling Bridge
Knighted
Critics Wallace’s story has
been exaggerated over the years
No one knows the entire story fully
Wallace inspired the Scots, but himself only won a couple of battles before he was captured and tortured
Legacy National hero of
Scotland
He died as a martyr fighting for freedom
Scotland eventually gained their freedom from English oppression
The End