Guardian
Appointed Guardian, 1 of 6 Guardians ruling Scotland
Historical events in 1286
24 historical records
March 12865 historical events
Interregnum
Alexander III died after falling from his horse, leaving Scotland without an adult monarch.
Death of Alexander III
Leaves his 3 year old granddaughter Margaret, the "Maid of Norway", as his heir. Death of Alexander III, rides a horse off a cliff
Coronation
Crowned Queen of Scotland
Succession
Alexander III appoints Margaret successor, the only descendent of William the Lion
April 12861 historical events
Interregnum
William Fraser became one of six Guardians appointed to govern during Margaret's minority.
June 12861 historical events
Rule of Gascony
Lives in Gascony for the next 3 yrs. Forced to pay homage to Philip IV in order to defend Gascony
Succession
Succeeds as King of Denmark
Death of Edward I
Scotland is left with an infant Queen, Margaret "Maid of Norway". Edward I can supress the Scots, sparks off Scotish Wars of Independence. Alexanders sons had predeceased him
Succession
Consulted by the Guardians of Scotland about the succession after Alexander III
Succession
Succeeds as Duke of France
Regency
Appointed Chief of the 3 Regents who rule Scotland after the death of Alexander III
Visit to Gascony
Visits Edward I & suggests Margaret Maid of Norway should marry Edward of Carnarvon
Interregnum
Alexander Comyn served among the Guardians during the first succession interregnum.
Interregnum
Duncan of Fife became a Guardian representing the leading Scottish nobility.
Interregnum
James Stewart served as a Guardian while Scotland awaited Margaret's arrival.
Interregnum
John Comyn of Badenoch joined the collective regency governing the kingdom.
Birth of James Douglas
Birth of James Douglas, son of the 1st Lord Douglas
Marriage
Marries Yolande, daughter of the Count of Dreux. Falsely rumoured his wife is pregnant by him at his death a few months later
Interregnum
Margaret was recognised as Alexander III's heir while remaining in Norway.
Death of Margaret Maid of Norway
Scotland is left with an infant Queen, Margaret "Maid of Norway"
Succession
Succeeds as Queen of Scotland. 6 Guardians are appointed to govern Scotland because Margaret is only 3 yrs old
Battle of Domanic
Osman fought forces associated with Inegol and Karacahisar in a major early battle near Domanic.
Death of Saru Yati
Osman's brother Saru Yati was killed during the fighting near Domanic.