William Wishart16 March 1286
Appointed Guardian, 1 of 6 Guardians ruling Scotland
Scotland · Government / Government of Scotland. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Appointed Guardian, 1 of 6 Guardians ruling Scotland
Wallace becomes the sole Guardian of Scotland, holding it for Toom Tabard (John Balliol), meaning "empty coat", whether or not Wallace actually supported Balliol, he was now alone in his fight to secure Scotlands freedom
Appointed Guardian of Scotland
Appointed Guardian of the young King James V
Appointed Guardian of James VI
Appointed Guardian of Prince Henry
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