Sir John Segrave
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Sir John Segrave was a commander in the First War of Scottish Independence
. He commanded the English in Battle of Roslin
, and the Battle of Happrew. He also was involved with the execution of William Wallace
, and was the one who carried his limbs all over Scotland. He died a wealthy man.
First War of Scottish Independence
The First War of Scottish Independence lasted from the invasion by England in 1296 until the de jure restoration of Scottish independence with the Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton in 1328...
. He commanded the English in Battle of Roslin
Battle of Roslin
The Battle of Roslin was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence, taking place on 24 February 1303 at Roslin, Scotland. It is the subject of an extremely highly-coloured account written by Walter Bower in the mid-15th century which bears no relationship to the contemporary evidence.It...
, and the Battle of Happrew. He also was involved with the execution of William Wallace
William Wallace
Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and landowner who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence....
, and was the one who carried his limbs all over Scotland. He died a wealthy man.