William Wallace1297
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
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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
Following Edward's return to England, the remaining leaders of the Scots resistance choose Sir Andrew Murray as Guardian
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