William Wallace was a Scottish knight who lived in the late 13th century. He is best known for leading a resistance against the English occupation of Scotland during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Wallace's most famous victory came at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297, where his forces defeated a much larger English army. He became a symbol of Scottish independence and is remembered as a national hero in Scotland. His story has been popularized in literature and film, most notably in the movie "Braveheart."