Succession
Alexander III succeeds as King of Scotland on the death of his father Alexander II
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1249 in Scotland
Explore 7 historical events and records for Scotland in 1249.
Historical records for Scotland in 1249
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July
Death of Alexander II
Death of Alexander II, suffers a fever at the Isle of Kerrera in the Inner Hebrides
Rebellion of Rebels in Kerrera
Killed on the Island of Kerrara leading an expedition against the Norwegian Earls
Coronation
Alexander III is crowned King of Scotland
Rebellion of Rebels in Western Isles
Tries to subdue a rebellion in the Western Isles
Other events (month unknown)
Burial
Alexander II is buried at Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire
Canonization
Canonized for transforming the religious & cultural life of Scotland
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