
Born | 1283 | Born At | |
Died | 1290 | Buried At | |
Father | Eric (King of Norway) | Mother | Margaret (daughter of Alexander III) |
Family Tree Details
Margaret (Maid of Norway) (b.1283 - d.1290)
Timeline
The birth of a daughter called Margaret to Eric, the young Norwegian King, and Margaret, the daughter of Alexander III. Margaret, the child's mother, died during childbirth.
Alexander III of Scotland died leaving no male heir. Margaret the 'Maid of Norway' was next in line for the Scottish throne because her mother was the only one of Alexander's children that had offspring.
The Treaty of Brigham saw agreement for the marriage of Margaret the Maid of Norway to the first Prince of Wales Edward. Margaret was the granddaughter of Alexander III the king of Scotland and was the successor to the Scottish crown. The death of Margaret on the voyage led to disputed succession in Scotland.
Margaret, the 'Maid of Norway', granddaughter of Alexander III and next in line for the Scottish crown was travelling to Scotland when she died on Orkney during the voyage.