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Alexander (II, King of Scotland 1198-1249)

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 Born1198   Born At
 Died1249  Buried At
 FatherWilliam (I, the Lion, King of Scotland 1165-1214)  MotherBeaumont, Ermengarde de
 Born1198 / 
 Died1249 / 
uler of Scotland from 1214 to 1249. Alexander was successful in regaining control of the more outer reaches of his kingdom and attempted to regain land that had been taken by the English. This attempt was abandoned in 1237 with the Treaty of York. Alexander died attempting to regain the Western Isles from control by the Norwegians. He was followed by his son, Alexander III.

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Joan (of England, Queen of Scotland)
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Coucy, Marie de

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Alexander (III, King of Scotland 1249-1286)

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Margaret (Daughter of William I of Scotland)
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Isabella (Daughter of William I of Scotland)
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Marjorie (Daughter of William I of Scotland)

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William (I, the Lion, King of Scotland 1165-1214)
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Beaumont, Ermengarde de
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Alfonso (VIII, King of Castile)
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Henry (III, King of England 1216-1272)
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Innocent (III, Pope)
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Philippe (II Augustus, King of France 1180-1223)

 

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Father:William (I, the Lion, King of Scotland 1165-1214) (b.1142? - d.1214)
Mother:Beaumont, Ermengarde de ( - d.1233)
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 Alexander (II, King of Scotland 1198-1249) (b.1198 - d.1249)
    +Joan (of England, Queen of Scotland) (b.1210 - d.1238)
    +Coucy, Marie de
        = Alexander (III, King of Scotland 1249-1286) (b.1241 - d.1286)
            +Margaret (of England) ( - d.1275)
                = Alexander (son of Alexander III) ( - d.1284)
                = David (son of Alexander III) ( - d.1281)
                = Margaret (of Scotland, Queen of Norway) (b.1261 - d.1283)
                    +Eric (King of Norway)
                        = Margaret (Maid of Norway) (b.1283 - d.1290)
 Alexander (II, King of Scotland 1198-1249) (b.1198 - d.1249)
    +Joan (of England, Queen of Scotland) (b.1210 - d.1238)
    +Coucy, Marie de
        = Alexander (III, King of Scotland 1249-1286) (b.1241 - d.1286)
            +Margaret (of England) ( - d.1275)
                = Alexander (son of Alexander III) ( - d.1284)
                = David (son of Alexander III) ( - d.1281)
                = Margaret (of Scotland, Queen of Norway) (b.1261 - d.1283)
                    +Eric (King of Norway)
                        = Margaret (Maid of Norway) (b.1283 - d.1290)

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    1212    (Age: 14yrs)
    ...
    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. ¹

    1214    (Age: 16yrs)
    Dec 5
    Alexander II became King of the Scots

    Alexander was crowned at Scone.

    1221    (Age: 23yrs)
    ...
    Joan of England 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.

    1237    (Age: 39yrs)
    Sep
    Treaty of York

    The Scottish king, Alexander agreed to peace with King Henry in exchange for 200 pounds to per paid per year from the northern counties.

    1241    (Age: 43yrs)
    ...
    Henry entertains at Woodstock

    Henry spent time at Woodstock and entertained Alexander. King of the Scots and the English nobility. ¹

    1249    (Age: 51yrs)
    Jul 8
    Alexander II of Scotland dies

    Alexander raised an army and sailed to the Hebrides to regain control of them from Norway, he wanted to end the agreement alliance between the Lord of Argyll and the Norwegians. Alexander became ill on the voyage and was unable to recover. He died on the island of Kerrera.

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