Margaret of Scotland, Queen of Norway
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Margaret of Scotland (Old Norse: Margrét Alexandersdóttir; Norwegian: Margrete Alexandersdotter; Scottish Gaelic: Maighread Nic Rìgh Alasdair; 28 February 1261 – 9 April 1283) was Queen of Norway as the wife of King Eric II.[1] She is sometimes known as the Maid of Scotland to distinguish her from her daughter, Margaret, Maid of Norway, who succeeded to the throne of Scotland.[2]
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Margaret of Scotland | |
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Queen consort of Norway | |
Tenure | 1281 – 9 April 1283 |
Coronation | 1281 |
Born | 28 February 1261 Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England |
Died | 9 April 1283(1283-04-09) (aged 22) Tønsberg, Norway |
Burial | |
Spouse | Eric II of Norway |
Issue | Margaret, Maid of Norway |
House | Dunkeld |
Father | Alexander III of Scotland |
Mother | Margaret of England |
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