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Alexander III (Medieval Scottish Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Alasdair; 4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was King of Scots 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.
- 6 July 1249 – 19 March 1286
- Marie de Coucy
Feb 12, 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 11, 2020 · Alexander III of Scotland reaches maturity and takes full control of his kingdom. Aug 1263 - Oct 1263 King Haakon IV of Norway unsuccessfully invades northern Scotland.
- Mark Cartwright
BBC - Scotland's History - Alexander III, King of Scots. Alexander III, King of Scots 1249 – 1286. The reign of Alexander III was notable for three major things. Firstly he was to...
King Alexander III was King of Scotland from 1249 until 1285. His unexpected death left Scotland without any heir to the throne. Nobody knew what would happen next.
Alexander III (Medieval Scottish Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Alasdair; 4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was King of Scots 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.
King Alexander III. Alexander III lived from 4 September 1241 to 19 March 1286 and was King of Scotland from 6 July 1249 to 19 March 1286. He was the only son of Alexander II, and came to the throne on the death of his father, aged just 8. He was crowned on 13 July 1249 at Scone Abbey.