Margaret of England
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Margaret of England (September 29, 1240 – February 26, 1275) was Queen Consort of Alexander III of Scotland.
She was the second child of Henry III of England and his wife, Eleanor of Provence, and was born at Windsor Castle.
She was married on 26 December 1251, at York Minster, to Alexander III of Scotland, with whom she had three children:
- Margaret, (1260/61–1283), who married Eirik II of Norway
- Alexander of Scotland (21 January 1263 Jedburgh – 28 January 1283 Lindores Abbey); buried in Dunfermline Abbey
- David of Scotland(20 March 1272 – June 1281 Stirling Castle); buried in Dunfermline Abbey
She died 26 February 1275, at Cupar Castle, and was buried at Dunfermline Abbey, Fife.
[edit] References
- Ashley, Mike (2002). British Kings & Queens. Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0-7867-1104-3. pgs 485 & 492
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Margaret of England
Born: September 29 1240 Died: February 26 1275 |
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| Preceded by Marie de Coucy |
Queen consort of Scotland (House of Dunkeld) 1251–75 |
Succeeded by Yolande de Dreux |
