William I the Lion Biography

Succeeds as King of Scotland, succeeding his unmarried brother

Crowned King of Scotland

Accompanies Henry II on an expedition to France but does not receive any reward

Asks Henry II if he can rule over Northumberland but is refused

Agrees an alliance with Louis VII

Agrees an alliance with Louis VII

Joins an alliance with "Young Henry" against Henry II

William I is captured & arrested while invading England

William I is captured & arrested while invading England

William I agrees to Henrys terms for his release by becoming a vassal

Recovers the rule of Tynedale

Founds Arbroath Abbey

Grants Aberdeen a charter

Recovers the rule of Huntingdon

Contributes 2,000 marks of the ransom for Richard I

Makes a money payment of 4,000 marks to Richard I to renounce suzerainty over Scotland. Cancels the Treaty of Falaise as Richard I needs money for the Crusades

Buys the rights of the Treaty from Richard the Lionheart

Succeeds as King of Scotland

Carries one of the swords of state

Offers to purchase Northumberland from Richard the Lionheart, the deal falls through

Offers to purchase Northumberland from Richard the Lionheart, the deal falls through

Birth of Alexander II, son of William I the Lion

William I the Lion agrees a marriage between his daughter & John

Offers 15,000 marks for Northumberland but negotiations with Richard I breakdown. Agrees with John I to renounce Northumberland & handover 15,000 marks

Buried in Arbroath Abbey

Death of William I the Lion