Alexander II of Scotland
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Alexander II (Medieval Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Uilliam; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Uilleim; 24 August 1198 – 6 July 1249) was King of Alba (Scotland) from 1214 until his death. He concluded the Treaty of York (1237) which defined the boundary between England and Scotland, virtually unchanged today.
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Alexander II | |
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King of Alba (Scotland) | |
Reign | 4 December 1214 – 6 July 1249 |
Coronation | 6 December 1214 |
Predecessor | William I |
Successor | Alexander III |
Born | 24 August 1198 Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland |
Died | 6 July 1249(1249-07-06) (aged 50) Kerrera, Scotland |
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Spouses | |
Issue | Alexander III of Scotland Marjorie (illegitimate) |
House | Dunkeld |
Father | William the Lion |
Mother | Ermengarde de Beaumont |
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