Braveheart's conclusion is an optimistic one, however, presenting him as the inspiration for Robert the Bruce, who would ultimately lead Scotland to freedom. Unfortunately, as thrilling as the film may be, in truth, it's generally considered one of the least historically accurate movies.
It has been described as one of the most historically inaccurate modern films. Sharon Krossa noted that the film contains numerous historical inaccuracies, beginning with the wearing of belted plaid by Wallace and his men. In that period "no Scots [...] wore belted plaids (let alone kilts of any kind)."
This isn't the full story of Robert the Bruce, only covering a few short, pivotal years. While Braveheart's biggest problems were inaccuracies put in, the only real complaint about Outlaw King is all the amazing stories left out!
That couldn't be more wrong. Robert the Bruce was so committed to Scottish independence that he offed his rival in church to crown himself King. In fact, Robert the Bruce is the true Braveheart. He fought for Scottish independence even when it cost him his family and nearly his life.
Wallace is then urged to beg for mercy to bring his torture to an end and hasten his inevitable death. But Wallace will not. “Freedom!” he shouts, defiant to the end.
Bruce had paid homage to Edward I of England and it is not known why he changed his allegiance later. Maybe it was ambition or a genuine desire to see Scotland independent.
His head was spiked on London Bridge, and the four quarters of his mutilated body displayed in Newcastle, Berwick, Perth and Stirling, as a warning to all who transgressed against the rule of Longshanks. And there his story ended – with no final resting place for Scotland's best-known hero.
The last monarch of Scotland, as opposed to Great Britain, was Queen Anne from 1702 to 1707. She was also queen of England, and in 1707 became queen of Great Britain. The last monarch of Scotland who was not at the same time monarch of England was Charles II from 1649 to 1651.
Elizabeth was about 13 at the time, and Bruce 28. By Elizabeth he had four children: David II, John (died in childhood), Matilda (who married Thomas Isaac and died at Aberdeen 20 July 1353), and Margaret (who married William de Moravia, 5th Earl of Sutherland in 1345).
Walter Bower's mid-15th century Scotichronicon, states that Wallace was "a tall man with the body of a giant ... with lengthy flanks ... broad in the hips, with strong arms and legs ... with all his limbs very strong and firm". Blind Harry's late 15th century poem The Wallace, asserts Wallace reached seven feet.
Wallace's head was the first recorded head ever to be displayed on the bridge and it launched a gruesome tradition that lasted over 350 years. At one stage 30 heads were counted on the Gateway. After being put on the spike, Wallace's head was left to the elements to rot and eventually decompose.
But Marceau wasn't the only actor cast with an age much greater than her real-life counterpart, as Mad Max star Mel Gibson was 38 at the time of filming Braveheart. This is significantly older than the actual William Wallace, who was supposed to be in his early 20s during the events depicted in the movie.
The "Mac" in Scottish surnames beginning with "Mac" means "son of". Thus, MacAulish means "son of Wallace." The crowd is, in essence, cheering William as the "son of Wallace" (referring to his father) and then Wallace himself. How does the movie end?
Summary. Braveheart is one of the least historically accurate movies ever made, drawing upon a fictional account of William Wallace's life. The film misattributes the title "Braveheart" to William Wallace, when it is actually associated with Robert the Bruce and his heart's final act in battle.
Did William Wallace have a child with the Princess?
No, the Princess of Wales did not have William Wallace's child as there was no Princess of Wales at that time. Wallace was executed in 1305 for treason by the English. The first Princess of Wales was Joan, Countess of Kent (1328–1385).
Although they were alive at the same time, and William Wallace was Guardian of Scotland immediately before Robert the Bruce, there is no evidence that the two ever met.
How is Queen Elizabeth related to Robert the Bruce?
Robert the Bruce's son David succeeded him as king of Scotland and was himself succeeded by Robert's grandson through the female line, Robert Stewart, the first of the Scottish royal house of Stewart and ancestor of the English house of Stuart. He is a direct ancestor of Queen Elizabeth II.
The new king is descended from Robert the Bruce, the revered warrior king who fought for Scotland's independence in the 14th Century. He also has deep roots on Royal Deeside, where he maintains Birkhall as a family home and is reportedly planning to turn Balmoral Castle into a museum honouring his late mother.
Are there any living descendants of Robert the Bruce?
Most (if not all) of the modern European royal families are direct descendants of Robert the Bruce through his grandson, Robert II. Robert II's mother was Robert the Bruce's daughter Marjorie, and his father was Walter Stewart, so he marks the beginning of the Stewart/Stuart kings.
Originally Answered: Do Scots like Braveheart? Yes and no. Many like it for its superficial patriotism, but many of us dislike it for its complete inaccuracy.
John Balliol abdicated in March 1296. That same month Edward I invaded Scotland. The second set of guardians were appointed under Edward I who ruled from 1296 to 1306, until the election of Robert the Bruce as the king of Scotland.
The Scots loved Robert the Bruce for standing up for Scottish freedom. But England and the Pope despised him for his blasphemous act in the church. So, he became a fugitive king. Loved by the people but hated by the rulers.
