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Alexander II, King of Scotland 1198-1249

YearDay/MonthTitle
John (1199 - 1216)
1212 William gives son as hostage
 William, King of the Scots was prepared to give John his eldest son, Alexander as hostage to keep the peace between the two countries. William was also eager that Alexander should become King of the Scots after himself. Earning the trust of John was to be repaid later when John sent an army to Scotland to help William put down a rebellion.
 
1214Dec 5 Alexander II became King of the Scots
 Alexander was crowned at Scone.
 
Henry III (1216 - 1272)
1221 Joan marries Alexander II
 At York Minster, king John's daughter Joan married Alexander II, the king of the Scots. Joan was only eleven years old at the time of the wedding.
 
1241 Henry entertains at Woodstock
 Henry spent time at Woodstock and entertained Alexander. King of the Scots and the English nobility.
 
1249Jul 8 Alexander II of Scotland dies
 

See Also

Alexander III, King of Scotland 1249-1286
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