Margaret of Scotland, Queen of Norway
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| Margaret of Scotland | |
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| Queen consort of Norway | |
| Reign | 1281- 9 April 1283 |
| Spouse | Eric II |
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| Margaret, Maid of Norway | |
| Father | Alexander III of Scotland |
| Mother | Margaret of England |
| Born | 28 February 1261 |
| Died | 9 April 1283 |
| Burial | Bergen |
Margaret of Scotland (28 February 1261–9 April 1283) (Old Norse:Margrét Alexandersdóttir; modern Norwegian: Margrete Alexandersdotter) was queen of Norway, married to King Eirik II of Norway.
[edit] Biography
She was born at Windsor Castle, the daughter of King Alexander III of Scotland and his first wife, Margaret of England. She married Eirik in Bergen in 1281.
She died in Tønsberg, presumably during or shortly after giving birth to Margaret, who became (arguably) queen regnant of the Kingdom of Scotland in 1286. The date of her death is given as 9 April 1283 in the Gesta Annalia, but the Chronicle of Lanercost states her death as 27/28 February 1283. She was buried in the old cathedral of Bergen. This cathedral was demolished in 1531, the site, in present day Bergenhus Fortress, is marked by a memorial.
[edit] Succession
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Margaret of Scotland, Queen of Norway
Born: 28 February 1261 Died: 9 April 1283 |
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| Norwegian royalty | ||
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| Preceded by Ingeborg Eriksdotter |
Queen consort of Norway 1281-1283 |
Succeeded by Isabel Bruce |
| Scottish royalty | ||
| Preceded by Margaret of Scotland, Countess of Kent |
Heir of Scotland as heiress presumptive 28 February 1261–21 January 1264 |
Succeeded by Alexander, Prince of Scotland |
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