Alexander II of Scotland

King of Alba from 1214 to 1249
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Alexander II of Scotland
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Alexander II of Scotland

Summary

Alexander II of Scotland is a human[1]. Born in Haddington[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1198[3]. He died in Kerrera[4]. He died on July 6, 1249[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and monarch[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Alexander II of Scotland was born in Haddington[2].
  • Alexander II of Scotland passed away in Kerrera[4].
  • Alexander II of Scotland was born on August 24, 1198[3].
  • Alexander II of Scotland died on July 6, 1249[5].
  • Alexander II of Scotland died on July 8, 1249[9].
  • Alexander II of Scotland is buried at Melrose Abbey[10].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's father was William, king of Scotland (William the Lion)[11].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's mother was Ermengarde de Beaumont[12].
  • Alexander II of Scotland was married to Joan of England[13].
  • Among Alexander II of Scotland's spouses was Marie de Coucy[14].
  • A child of Alexander II of Scotland was Alexander III of Scotland[15].
  • A child of Alexander II of Scotland was Marjory[16].
  • Alexander II of Scotland held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[17].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's professions included politician[6].
  • Alexander II of Scotland worked as a monarch[7].
  • Alexander II of Scotland held the position of monarch of Scotland[18].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].
  • Alexander II of Scotland is recorded as male[20].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's family is recorded as House of Dunkeld[22].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's noble title is recorded as monarch of Scotland[23].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's Commons category is recorded as Alexander II of Scotland[24].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's given name is recorded as Alexander[25].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Alexander II of Scotland's described by source is recorded as A biographical dictionary of eminent Scotsmen, 1857[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander II of Scotland's place of birth was Haddington[2]. He was born on August 24, 1198[3]. His father was William, king of Scotland (William the Lion)[11]. His mother was Ermengarde de Beaumont[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and monarch[7]. Alexander II of Scotland held the position of monarch of Scotland[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Joan of England[13], 1210–1238[28] and Marie de Coucy[14], a monarch[29], 1218–1285[30], of Scotland[31]. Children include Alexander III of Scotland[15], a monarch[32], 1241–1286[33], of Kingdom of Scotland[34], specialised in politics[35] and Marjory[16], b. 1213[36]. Alexander II of Scotland's religion is recorded as Christianity[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 6, 1249[5] and July 8, 1249[9]. Alexander II of Scotland died in Kerrera[4]. Burial took place at Melrose Abbey[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander II of Scotland has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Alexander II of Scotland born?

Born in Haddington[2], Alexander II of Scotland…

Where did Alexander II of Scotland die?

Alexander II of Scotland passed away in Kerrera[4].

Who were Alexander II of Scotland's parents?

Alexander II of Scotland's father was William, king of Scotland (William the Lion)[11]. Alexander II of Scotland's mother was Ermengarde de Beaumont[12].

Who was Alexander II of Scotland married to?

Alexander II of Scotland's spouses include Joan of England[13] and Marie de Coucy[14].

What did Alexander II of Scotland do for work?

Alexander II of Scotland worked as politician[6] and monarch[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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