Birth of Alexander II
Birth of Alexander II, son of William I the Lion
Role range: 1214-1249
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Alexander II Biography and Timeline
Follow Alexander II through 39 dated historical records for Scotland.
Alexander II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
39Distinct records
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1198–1249Years on this page
1198
1214
Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland
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Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland
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1215
Execution
The rebel baron leaders MacWilliam & MacHeth are executed
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Rebellion of The
The rebel leaders MacWilliam & MacHeth are executed. Rebellion against the new King is crushed
Role range: 1214-1249
Constitution of Scotland
Supports the English barons who force John to sign the Magna Carta
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Magna Carta
Supports the English barons who force John to sign the Magna Carta
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Invasion of England
Alexander II leads an invasion force into England in support of the English barons against King John
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Rebellion of Barons in their
Supports the English Barons in their rebellion against King John. Alexander II leads an invasion force into England in support of the English barons against King John
Role range: 1214-1249
Rebellion of break into
The MacWilliam & MacHeth clans, enemies of the Scottish crown, break into revolt
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1216
Homage
Alexender pays homage to Louis Capet for the north counties of England
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Invasion of England
Alexender pays homage to Louis Capet for the north counties of England
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Invasion of England
Alexender pays homage to Louis Capet for the north counties of England. Alexander is defeated by the English as he approaches London
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1217
Siege of Mitford Castle
Begins the siege of Mitford Castle
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Homage
Pays homage to Henry III for his English lands
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Peace
Alexander II joins the peace between Henry III & Louis VIII
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1218
Rule of Argyll
Subjection of the semi-independent district of Argyll
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1221
Marriage
Alexander II marries Joanna, sister of Henry III
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1225
Constitution of Scotland
A National Provincial Council of the Scottish Council is formed
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Scottish Council
A National Provincial Council of the Scottish Council is formed
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1227
Balmerino Abbey
Founds Balmerino Abbey on the Firth of Tay near Dundee
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1235
Rebellion of Rebels in Galloway
Royal forces crush a revolt in Galloway
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1236
Rule of Northumberland
Gives up his claim to Northumberland
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1237
Border Settlement
Fixes the border between England & Scotland
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Rule of Cumberland
Alexander abandons his claims to Cumberland in the Treaty of York
Role range: 1214-1249
Rule of Northumbria
Alexander abandons his claims to Northumbria in the Treaty of York
Role range: 1214-1249
Rule of Westmorland
Alexander abandons his claims to Westmorland in the Treaty of York
Role range: 1214-1249
Succession
Recognizes Robert Bruce of Annandale as his heir
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Invasion of England
The border with England is settled on the present line from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the Solway Firth. Alexander abandons his claims to Cumberland, Westmorland & Northumberland
Role range: 1214-1249
Treaty of York
The Treaty of York is signed between Henry III and Alexander II. The border with England is settled on the present line from Berwick-Upon-Tweed to the Solway Firth. Alexander abandons his claims to Cumberland, Westmorland & Northumberland
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1238
Death of Alexander II
Death of Joanna, Alexander IIs 1st wife
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1239
Marriage
Alexander II narries Marie de Coucy
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1241
Birth of Alexander III
Birth of Alexander III, son of Alexander II & Marie de Coucy
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1243
Invasion of Scotland
Henry III threatens to invade Scotland but cannot gain the support of enough English barons
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1244
Treaty of Newcastle
Supports the English Barons against John & recognizes Henry III as his liege Lord
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1249
Death of Alexander II
Death of Alexander II, suffers a fever at the Isle of Kerrera in the Inner Hebrides
Role range: 1214-1249
Rebellion of Rebels in Kerrera
Killed on the Island of Kerrara leading an expedition against the Norwegian Earls
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Rebellion of Rebels in Western Isles
Tries to subdue a rebellion in the Western Isles
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Burial
Alexander II is buried at Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire
Role range: 1214-1249
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.