Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace executed for treason 710 years ago today (Aug 23 1305)

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(Monday, August 23, 1305) — Sir William Wallace, a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence, was executed by the English today for treason.