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Philippa Langley

Philippa Langley is a Scottish historian and researcher known for her dedicated efforts in rediscovering and promoting interest in the historical figure William Wallace, a Scottish national hero. Her most notable achievement is leading the successful campaign to locate and excavate Wallace's presumed burial site within Edinburgh Castle, which had been long believed to contain his remains. Her work combines historical scholarship, advocacy, and perseverance, significantly contributing to Scotland’s cultural heritage and public understanding of Wallace’s legacy.