William Wallace is perhaps the greatest hero of the Scottish people. His legend inspired 100,000 people to gather on June 24, 1861, 556 years after his death, at the opening ceremony of the 300-foot National Monument in Stirling that continues to honor his memory. It was here Wallace once led a band of desperate and outnumbered Scots to a glorious victory over the English, at a time when the English throne was intent upon exterminating the Scottish people, and this is a part of history no Scot can forget! William Wallace was born around the year 1267, in Elderslie, Renfrewshire [now Strathclyde] Scotland. He was the second son born to Malcolm Wallace, a middle-class landowner who was educated and spoke three languages. William Wallace was educated at Paisley Abbey by his uncle but little is known of his day-today life. It is said he was a tall man, standing six foot six inches tall, and that must be true, considering this sword of his was five foot in length! Wallace at the age of twenty two, was a man with a cause, and on a mission! It is believed he went to the Pope to plead for Scotlands freedom and, attempted to develop trade for his country, although wealth was of no interest to him. While Scottish noblemen around him were accepting land and titles from the English King, Wallace remained true his cause, even refusing the Crown of Scotland when it was offered to him. Sir William Wallace had but one passion, Freedom and Honor for Scotland!
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 08:53:04 +0000
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