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Margaret Maid of Norway
Margaret Maid of Norway 1283–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90), daughter of Eric II of Norway and granddaughter of Alexander III of Scotland. In 1284 the nobles of Scotland recognized the infant Norwegian princess as heiress presumptive to the Scottish throne, and on Alexander III's death Margaret became queen under a regency. Edward I of England arranged a marriage for her with his eldest son, Edward, and this union was agreed to by the Scots in the Treaty of Birgham (1290), which stipulated that Scotland would remain independent. Margaret, however, died on the voyage from Norway to Scotland. The resultant dispute over the succession gave Edward I an opportunity to try to subjugate Scotland. |
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"Margaret Maid of Norway." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Margaret Maid of Norway." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-MargMN.html "Margaret Maid of Norway." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-MargMN.html |
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Margaret, Maid of Norway
Margaret, Maid of Norway (c.1283–90) Queen of Scotland (1286–90). She was the daughter of Erik II, King of Norway, and the granddaughter of ALEXANDER III of Scotland. She became Queen of Scotland at the age of three, although six guardians were appointed to govern the kingdom during her minority. Edward I of England proposed a marriage between Margaret and his son Edward, the first English Prince of Wales. Her death when crossing the North Sea from Norway to Scotland brought to an end the dynastic House of Canmore, which had ruled since 1057, and led to a dispute (1291–92) over the succession involving 13 claimants. Edward I of England judged in favour of John BALLIOL.
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"Margaret, Maid of Norway." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Margaret, Maid of Norway." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-MargaretMaidofNorway.html "Margaret, Maid of Norway." A Dictionary of World History. 2000. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O48-MargaretMaidofNorway.html |
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