The Governor of York was a minor villain in the movie Braveheart. A nephew of the English King Edward "Longshanks" he was named the governor of the English city of York and surrounding areas in the late 13th century. While Governor he became notorious for hanging innocent Scots - including women and children - from the city walls. Upon learning of a rebellion north of the city in Scotland, he appealed to his cousin Prince Edward for aid. The Prince responded that he had no troops to spare.