Coronation
Crowned King of Scotland
Role range: 1165-1214
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William I the Lion Biography and Timeline
Follow William I the Lion through 26 dated historical records for Scotland.
William I the Lion, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
26Distinct records
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1165–1214Years on this page
1165
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland, succeeding his unmarried brother
Role range: 1165-1214
1166
Alliance William I the Lion and Henry II on an expedition to France
Accompanies Henry II on an expedition to France but does not receive any reward
Role range: 1165-1214
Rule of Northumberland
Asks Henry II if he can rule over Northumberland but is refused
Role range: 1165-1214
1173
Alliance Agreement with Louis VII
Agrees an alliance with Louis VII
Role range: 1165-1214
Alliance William I the Lion and Louis VII
Agrees an alliance with Louis VII
Role range: 1165-1214
Alliance William I the Lion and Young Henry
Joins an alliance with "Young Henry" against Henry II
Role range: 1165-1214
1174
Treaty of Falaise
William I agrees to Henrys terms for his release by becoming a vassal
Role range: 1165-1214
Arrest of William I the Lion
William I is captured & arrested while invading England
Role range: 1165-1214
Invasion of England
William I is captured & arrested while invading England
Role range: 1165-1214
1175
Rule of Tynedale
Recovers the rule of Tynedale
Role range: 1165-1214
1178
Arbroath Abbey
Founds Arbroath Abbey
Role range: 1165-1214
1179
Aberdeen
Grants Aberdeen a charter
Role range: 1165-1214
1186
Rule of Huntingdon
Recovers the rule of Huntingdon
Role range: 1165-1214
1189
Succession
Succeeds as King of Scotland
Role range: 1165-1214
Ransom
Contributes 2,000 marks of the ransom for Richard I
Role range: 1165-1214
Treaty of Canterbury
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
Role range: 1165-1214
Treaty of Falaise
Buys the rights of the Treaty from Richard the Lionheart
Role range: 1165-1214
1194
Coronation
Carries one of the swords of state
Role range: 1165-1214
Purchase of Northumberland
Offers to purchase Northumberland from Richard the Lionheart, the deal falls through
Role range: 1165-1214
Rule of Northumberland
Offers to purchase Northumberland from Richard the Lionheart, the deal falls through
Role range: 1165-1214
1198
Birth of Alexander II
Birth of Alexander II, son of William I the Lion
Role range: 1165-1214
1209
Marriage
William I the Lion agrees a marriage between his daughter & John
Role range: 1165-1214
Rule of Northumberland
Offers 15,000 marks for Northumberland but negotiations with Richard I breakdown. Agrees with John I to renounce Northumberland & handover 15,000 marks
Role range: 1165-1214
1214
Death of William I the Lion
Death of William I the Lion
Role range: 1165-1214
Burial
Buried in Arbroath Abbey
Role range: 1165-1214
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.