William Wallace was the second of three sons born to Sir Malcom Wallace and his wife Margaret. Sir Malcom Wallace was a knight who held some lands, but was a rather minor figure in the politics and nobility of the time. William grew to be a big man, standing six foot, seven inches when the average man was only five feet tall.
After the traditional role for a younger son, William was given formal education in preparation for a role with the Church. William spent a number of years learning the classics, first under his uncle at Cambuskenneth Abbey, and also later at Dundee.
During this time, a struggle for control of Scotland was underway. Alexander III died with no heir to take over the Scottish throne. Scotland was on the brink of civi
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