uler of Scotland from 1214 to 1249. Alexander was successful in regaining control of the more outer reaches of his kingdom and attempted to regain land that had been taken by the English. This attempt was abandoned in 1237 with the Treaty of York. Alexander died attempting to regain the Western Isles from control by the Norwegians. He was followed by his son, Alexander III.Biography
Biography
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Alexander (II, King of Scotland 1198-1249)
| Born | 1198 | Born At | |
| Died | 1249 | Buried At | |
| Father | William (I, the Lion, King of Scotland 1165-1214) | Mother | Beaumont, Ermengarde de |
uler of Scotland from 1214 to 1249. Alexander was successful in regaining control of the more outer reaches of his kingdom and attempted to regain land that had been taken by the English. This attempt was abandoned in 1237 with the Treaty of York. Alexander died attempting to regain the Western Isles from control by the Norwegians. He was followed by his son, Alexander III.
Family Tree Details
Alexander (II, King of Scotland 1198-1249) (b.1198 - d.1249)
+Joan (Daughter of King John) (b.1210 - d.1238) +Coucy, Marie de =Alexander (son of Alexander III) ( - d.1284) =
Timeline
1212 (Age: 14yrs)
William, King of the Scots was prepared to give John his eldest son, Alexander as hostage to keep the peace between the two countries. William was also eager that Alexander should become King of the Scots after himself. Earning the trust of John was to be repaid later when John sent an army to Scotland to help William put down a rebellion.
1214 (Age: 16yrs)
Alexander was crowned at Scone.
1221 (Age: 23yrs)
At York Minster, king John's daughter Joan married Alexander II, the king of the Scots. Joan was only eleven years old at the time of the wedding.
1241 (Age: 43yrs)
Henry spent time at Woodstock and entertained Alexander. King of the Scots and the English nobility.
1249 (Age: 51yrs)
Alexander raised an army and sailed to the Hebrides to regain control of them from Norway, he wanted to end the agreement alliance between the Lord of Argyll and the Norwegians. Alexander became ill on the voyage and was unable to recover. He died on the island of Kerrera.
