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Margaret Maid of Norway

YearDay/MonthTitle
Edward I (1272 - 1307)
1283Apr Birth of Margaret, Maid of Norway
 The birth of a daughter called Margaret to Eric, the young Norwegian King, and Margaret, the daughter of Alexander III. Margaret, the child's mother, died during childbirth.
 
1286Mar 19 Alexander III of Scotland dies
 Alexander III of Scotland died leaving no male heir. Margaret 'Maid of Norway' was next in line for the Scottish throne because her mother was the only child of Alexander that had children.
 
1290Jul 18 Treaty of Brigham
 The agreement of the marriage between Margaret Maid of Norway to the first Prince of Wales Prince Edward (II). Margaret was the granddaughter of Alexander III the king of Scotland and was the successor to the Scottish crown. Margaret died on the journey. This led to disputed succession in Scotland.
Sep Margaret, 'Maid of Norway' dies on voyage
 Margaret, the 'Maid of Norway', granddaughter of Alexander III and next in line for the Scottish crown was travelling to Scotland when she died on Orkney during the voyage.

See Also

Margaret
EDWARD I, King of England 1272-1307
Alexander III, King of Scotland 1249-1286
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