William Wallace

The Warrior of the Saltire

By Jak

Cheerio pippins! This story is about the guardian of Scotland from the Scottish revolution. Do you know his story? No? Well, here it is... First, his sad family life. When he and his brother Malcom the 2nd were wee lads his dad, Malcom the 1st, was killed in a skirmish with the English. His dad died in battle near Eloudoun hill. What happened to his dad fueled his anger at the English and England’s King Edward .

Later in 1297, William Wallace committed his first act of rebellion by gathering an army of over 30 people to burn a town called Lanark governed by the English. During the rebellion he killed William Haselrig, the towns high sheriff, appointed by England. Then, as the Scottish Revolution started, he lead an army on a bridge called Stirling Bridge in Scotland. This battle happened on September 11 , 1297 . A battle the Scotsman won . After this event he was knighted “Guardian of Scotland” and leader of all of it's armies by King John Balliol of Scotland. After many years of war passed he gave his famous speech including the line; “you may take our lives but you will never take our freedom”.

In the year 1298, came the final battle; the Battle of Falkirk. William was a commander and a strategist in that battle. Taking place on the 22nd of July , about 2,000 Scotts were killed. After this battle he abdicated from being guardian of Scotland and passed it on to Robert the Bruce. In 1305 he was executed by Englishmen. Several centuries later a monument was put in place for him holding his sword.

William Wallace had a rough life but he fought back bravely and he died for his country. He is truly “The Warrior of the Saltire” guardian of Scotland and leader of all of its army's.

Sources: encylopedia.com britanica.com bio.com

Presentation Notes:____________________________
"pip pip cheerio i am guardian of Scotland I am remotely happy to see you . thanks for supporting us. any questions ''in scottish accent''😒 also with grumpy face"