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Alexander III of Scotland
Alexander III was King of Alba (Scotland) from 6 July 1249 until his death. He concluded the Treaty of Perth, by which Scotland acquired sovereignty over the Western Isles and the Isle of Man. His heir and only grandchild, Margaret, Maid of Norway, died before she could be crowned.
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politics · King of Alba from 1249 to 1286 · monarch · also Alexander III of Scotland, Alexander III, Scotland
Born 11 September 1241 · Died 26 March 1286 · Q211109
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BBC: Belgian Pocognoli confirmed as Scotland boss
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1886· 1 entry
A monument to Alexander III was erected at the approximate location of his death in Kinghorn
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1286· 1 entry
Died 1286-03-26.
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1249· 1 entry
Career landmark: monarch of Scotland (1249–1286).
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1241· 1 entry
Born 1241-09-11.
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