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