16 March 1286GuardianWilliam Wishart
Appointed Guardian, 1 of 6 Guardians ruling Scotland
Historical records for Scotland in 1286, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Appointed Guardian, 1 of 6 Guardians ruling Scotland
Crowned Queen of Scotland
Leaves his 3 year old granddaughter Margaret, the "Maid of Norway", as his heir. Death of Alexander III, rides a horse off a cliff
Alexander III died after falling from his horse, leaving Scotland without an adult monarch.
Alexander III appoints Margaret successor, the only descendent of William the Lion
William Fraser became one of six Guardians appointed to govern during Margaret's minority.
Birth of James Douglas, son of the 1st Lord Douglas
Scotland is left with an infant Queen, Margaret "Maid of Norway"
Alexander Comyn served among the Guardians during the first succession interregnum.
John Comyn of Badenoch joined the collective regency governing the kingdom.
Duncan of Fife became a Guardian representing the leading Scottish nobility.
Margaret was recognised as Alexander III's heir while remaining in Norway.
James Stewart served as a Guardian while Scotland awaited Margaret's arrival.
Marries Yolande, daughter of the Count of Dreux. Falsely rumoured his wife is pregnant by him at his death a few months later
Appointed Chief of the 3 Regents who rule Scotland after the death of Alexander III
Succeeds as Queen of Scotland. 6 Guardians are appointed to govern Scotland because Margaret is only 3 yrs old
Visits Edward I & suggests Margaret Maid of Norway should marry Edward of Carnarvon
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