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William Wallace Appointed Guardian of Scotland
In early 1298, after the great victory at Stirling Bridge, Guardian Andrew Murray died of his wounds, and William Wallace was chosen as Guardian of t…
Timeline
- 1297–1298Scotland · ScotlandAfter the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Guardian Andrew Murray died of his wounds, and the Scottish nobles and church needed to elect a new national representative while King John Balliol was imprisoned by England.
- 1298Scotland · ScotlandRiding on the prestige of the great victory at Stirling Bridge, William Wallace was elected Guardian by the council of Scottish nobles, exercising royal authority as a knight, commanding military and civil affairs, and continuing to organize resistance to the English invasion.
Sources
- William Wallace https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Wallace
- Robert the Bruce and the Community of the Realm of Scotland — G.W.S. Barrow (1988)