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The Three Lives of William Wallace >>>

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Wallace, William (1272–1305)

Scottish nationalist who led a revolt against English rule in 1297, won a victory at Stirling, and assumed the title ‘governor of Scotland’. Edward I defeated him at Falkirk in 1298, and Wallace was captured and executed. He was styled Knight in a charter of 1298.

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14 January 1963

Segregationist George Wallace is inaugurated as the governer of Alabama, promising his followers 'Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever!'

28 February 1935

Wallace Carothers’ research group at the chemical company DuPont discover Nylon.

7 March 1965
Acting upon the orders of Governor George Wallace, state troopers and volunteer officers disperse a civil rights demonstration in Alabama. At least 50 protesters are injured in the course of the police action.

15 May 1972
In America, the Governor of Alabama, George Wallace, is shot and crippled for life in an assassination attempt during his Presidential Campaign in Maryland.

11 June 1963
In America, Alabama Governor George Wallace ends his blockade of the University of Alabama and allows two African American students to enrol.

1 July 1858
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace theories on evolution and natural selection are presented to the Linnaean Society in London.

22 July 1298
The English Army of Edward I defeats the Scots led by William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk in Scotland.

4 August 1972
A court in Maryland, USA sentences Arthur Bremer to 63 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Alabama Governor George Wallace. Wallace was left paralysed in his legs as a result of the attack.

5 August 1305
Scottish leader William Wallace is betrayed by John de Menteith as the English capture Wallace at Robroyston near Glasgow.

23 August 1305
Scottish nationalist leader William Wallace is executed by the English.

11 September 1297
Scottish nationalist William Wallace defeats the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in Scotland.

13 September 1998
One of the most controversial politicians in U.S. history, former Governor of Alabama, George Wallace, dies aged 79.