Alexander Iii Of Scotland: King of Scots 1249–1286
Alexander III (Mediaeval Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Alasdair), King of Scots, was born at Roxburgh on 4 September 1241 and died on 19 March, 1286.
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| Alexander III | |
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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 Scots | |
| Reign | 6 July 1249 – 19 March 1286 |
| Coronation | 13 July 1249 |
| Predecessor | Alexander II |
| Successor | Margaret |
| Born | 4 September 1241 Roxburgh Castle, Roxburghshire |
| Died | 19 March 1286 (aged 44) Kinghorn Ness, Fife |
| Burial | 29 March 1286 Dunfermline Abbey |
| Spouse | Margaret of England (m. 1251; died 1275) Yolande de Dreux (m. 1285) |
| Issue More | Margaret, Queen of Norway Alexander, Prince of Scotland |
| House | Dunkeld |
| Father | Alexander II |
| Mother | Marie de Coucy |
He was the only son of Alexander II with his second wife, Marie de Coucy. Alexander's father died on 6 July 1249 and he officially became king at the age of eight. This happened at Scone on 13 July, 1249.
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