Margaret, Maid of Norway
Noble person
1283 – 1290
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Who was Margaret, Maid of Norway?
Margaret was a Norwegian princess who reigned as Queen of Scots from 1286 until her death. Her death while traveling to Scotland sparked off the disputed succession which led to the Wars of Scottish Independence.
She was the daughter of King Eric II of Norway and Margaret, daughter of King Alexander III of Scotland. Margaret was born in Tønsberg. Her mother died in childbirth.
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- Born
- Apr 9, 1283
Tønsberg - Parents
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Died
- Sep 26, 1290
St Margaret's Hope - Resting place
- Christ Church, Bergen
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on July 23, 2013
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