Alexander III of Scotland
Alexander III (Medieval Scottish Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Alasdair; 4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was King of Scots from 1249 until his death. He concluded the Treaty of Perth, by which Scotland acquired sovereignty over the Western Isles and the Isle of Man. His heir, Margaret, Maid of Norway, died before she could be crowned.
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Coronation of King Alexander on Moot Hill, Scone. He is being greeted by the ollamh rígh, the royal poet, who is addressing him with the proclamation "Benach De Re Albanne" (= Beannachd Dé Rígh Alban, "God Bless the King of Scotland"); the poet goes on to recite Alexander's genealogy. By Alexander's side is Maol Choluim II, Earl of Fife, holding the sword. | |
| King of Scotland | |
| Reign | 6 July 1249 – 19 March 1286 |
| Coronation | 13 July 1249 |
| Predecessor | Alexander II |
| Successor | Margaret |
| Born | 4 September 1241 Roxburgh Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland |
| Died | 19 March 1286 (aged 44) Kinghorn Ness, Fife, Scotland |
| Burial | 29 March 1286 |
| Spouses | Margaret of England
(m. 1251; died 1275)Yolande de Dreux (m. 1285) |
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| House | Dunkeld |
| Father | Alexander II |
| Mother | Marie de Coucy |
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