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William Wallace (other)
William Wallace (died 1305) was a Scottish knight, landowner, and leader during the Wars of Scottish Independence. William Wallace may also refer to: Europeans *Willie Wallace (born 1940), Scottish footballer * William Wallace (footballer, born 1893) (1893–1917), English footballer *William Wallace of Failford (d. 1616) Scottish courtier *William Wallace (mason) (died 1631), Scottish master mason and architect *William Vincent Wallace (1812–1865), Irish composer * William Wallace (philosopher) (1844–1897), Scottish philosopher *William Wallace (Scottish composer) (1860–1940), Scottish classical composer * William Wallace (Jesuit) (1863–1922), Irish Jesuit priest and Indologist *William Wallace, Baron Wallace of Saltaire (born 1941), British academic, writer and politician *William Wallace, real name of Ali Bongo (1929–2009), British comedy magician *Staker Wallace (1733–1798), United Irishman, sometimes referred to as William *William Herbert Wallace (1878–1933), E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Wallace
Sir William Wallace ( gd, Uilleam Uallas, ; Norman French: ; 23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the First War of Scottish Independence. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297. He was appointed Guardian of Scotland and served until his defeat at the Battle of Falkirk in July 1298. In August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians. Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of Blind Harry's 15th-century epic poem '' The Wallace'' and the subject of literary works by Jane Porter and Sir Walter Scott, and of the Academy Award-winning film '' Braveheart''. Background William Wallace was a member of the lesser nobility, but little is definitely known of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Wallace (marine Engineer)
Sir William Wallace CBE FRSE LLD (25 August 1881–27 May 1963) was a 20th-century Scottish marine engineer and influential businessman. He was Chairman of Brown Brothers for over 40 years, mainly involved in the technology behind ship construction rather than their design per se. He was involved with ship design and technological advancement during both world wars, but his ideas were not always successful: including the ill-fated K-class submarines. Life He was born in Leicester on 25 August 1881 the son of Matthew Wallace of Paisley. The family returned to Paisley in his youth and he was educated at Paisley Grammar School. From 1895 he was apprenticed as an engineer at Bow, McLachlan and Company at the Thistle Works at Abbotsinch. He also undertook formal training at Anderson College in Glasgow. He then joined the British and Burmese Steam Navigation Company as Chief Engineer. In 1910 he joined Brown Brothers in Leith as an engineer. He originally lived in a small flat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Ross Wallace
William Ross Wallace (1819 – May 5, 1881) was an American poet, with Scottish roots, best known for writing " The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Is The Hand That Rules The World". Early life Wallace was born in Lexington, Kentucky in 1819.Wallace's obituary in ''The New York Times'' lists his place of birth as Paris, Kentucky. Most sources state he was born in Lexington, however. His father, a Presbyterian preacher, died when Wallace was an infant. Wallace was educated at Indiana University and Hanover College, Indiana, and studied law in Lexington, Kentucky. Career In 1841, he moved to New York City, where he practiced law, and at the same time engaged in literary pursuits.. "Perdita", a poem, was his first work. Published in the ''Union Magazine'', it attracted favorable criticism and was followed by "Alban" (1848), a poetical romance, and "Meditations in America" (1851). Other poems that attained popularity include "The Sword of Bunker Hill" (1861), a national hymn; "Keep S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
