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Alexander I, King of Scotland 1107-1124

YearDay/MonthTitle
Henry I (1100 - 1135)
1107 Alexander I becomes King of the Scots
 Alexander became king after the death of his brother Edgar.
Jan 8 Alexander I becomes king of the Scots
 The death of Edgar caused a split of unity in Scotland. Alexander I became King of the Scots and David I became the King in Lothian and Strathclyde.
 
1123 Foundation of Inchcolm Abbey
 Alexander I founded this abbey on an island in the middle of the Forth river in Scotland. The Scottish king took refuge on the island in a storm and rewarded the hermit who looked after him with the foundation of a church.
 
1124 Unity of Scotland restored under David I
 The unity in Scotland was restored at the death of Alexander by David I who became King of Scots. During his reign the Scottish borders were extended to the River Tees, including all of Northumberland. (Was he assisted by the Knight Templar?)

See Also

Edgar King of Scotland 1097-1107
Malcolm III, Scottish King 1058-1093
 Stirling Castle
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