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William Wallace
(Scottish Knight Who Became One of the Main Leaders During the First War of Scottish Independence)
Birthdate: April 3, 1270
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died: August 23, 1305
William Wallace was a Scottish knight and a key leader during the First War of Scottish Independence. He achieved a significant victory alongside Andrew Moray at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297. Wallace was later appointed Guardian of Scotland until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in 1298. Despite his legendary status posthumously, he was captured by the English in 1305 and executed for high treason and crimes against English civilians by King Edward I of England.