Interregnum
The Treaty of Birgham planned Margaret's marriage while formally preserving Scotland's separate government.
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1290 in Scotland
Explore 15 historical events and records for Scotland in 1290.
Historical records for Scotland in 1290
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July
Treaty of Brigham-on-Tweed
Edward I agrees with the Scottish Guardians that Margaret will marry Prince Edward
September
Death of Margaret Maid of Norway
Margarets death prevents England & Scotland being united by a common crown. Margarets death is followed by a 2 yr interregnum in Scotland
Death of Margaret Maid of Norway
Dies after reaching Orkney from Norway to marry Edward's son, Edward of Caernarvon. Death of Margaret Maid of Norway
Interregnum
Margarets death is followed by a 2 yr interregnum in Scotland
Interregnum
Margaret died in Orkney, triggering a disputed succession among several claimants.
Unification
Margarets death prevents England & Scotland being united by a common crown
Interregnum
Margaret sailed from Norway toward Scotland to assume her inheritance.
October
Interregnum
Fraser warned Edward I that rival claimants might bring civil war to Scotland.
Other events (month unknown)
Interregnum
Balliol claimed the throne through the senior line of descent from David of Huntingdon.
Interregnum
Bruce advanced a claim based on descent from an earlier daughter of David, Earl of Huntingdon.
Marriage
Edwarrd I 1st considers a marriage between Edward II & Margaret, "The Maid of Norway"
Succession
Forwards his claim to the throne by his descent from the brother of Malcolm Canmore
Succession
Appeals to Edward I to decide who should succeed to the Scottish throne
Succession
The "7 Earls of Scotland" support Roberts claims to the succession. Edward I is called to decide the claims of Robert the Bruce, John Balliol & others
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