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Alexander III ( Scottish Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Alasdair; 4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was King of Alba ( Scotland) 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.
May 9, 2024 · Alexander III (born September 4, 1241—died March 18/19, 1286, near Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland) was the king of Scotland from 1249 to 1286, the last major ruler of the dynasty of kings descended from Malcolm III Canmore (reigned 1058–93), who consolidated royal power in Scotland.
Dec 11, 2020 · Alexander III of Scotland reigned from 1249 to 1286 CE. Succeeding his father Alexander II of Scotland (r. 1214-1249 CE) at the age of eight, the young king's early reign was blighted by rivalries between...
Jul 1, 2024 · Learn about the life and reign of Alexander III, the king of Scotland who fought against Norway and England, and married twice. Find out how he died in a tragic accident and left no male heir to the throne.
Learn about the life and reign of Alexander III, who conquered the Western Isles from Norway, married the daughter of Henry III of England, and died in a mysterious accident. Find out how his death triggered a succession crisis that led to the Wars of Independence.
The 37 year reign of Alexander III was one of the most stable, prosperous and peaceful in Scottish history. On the one hand, he successfully maintained Scotland's freedom resisting his more powerful neighbors' territorial ambitions.
Learn about the life and achievements of Alexander III, one of the greatest rulers of Scotland. Find out how he expanded his kingdom, married twice, and died in a tragic accident.
