Margaret Maid of Norway Royalty

Margaret (9 April 1283 – 26 September 1290) was a Norwegian princess who reigned as Queen of Scots from 1286 until her death. Her death while traveling to Scotland sparked off the disputed succession which led to the Wars of Scottish Independence.She was the daughter of King Eric II of Norway and Margaret, daughter of King Alexander III of Scotland. Margaret was born in Tønsberg. Her mother died in childbirth.

Personal facts

Margaret Maid of Norway
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1283
Birth place
Norway , Tønsberg
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1290
Place of death
Orkney , St Margaret's Hope
Resting place
Bergen , Christ Church Bergen
Parents
Margaret of Scotland Queen of Norway
Eric II of Norway

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From1286
To1290
predecessor
Alexander III of Scotland
successor

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