Alexander II (1198–1249) was King of Scotland from 1214 until his death. He was the son of William the Lion and Ermengarde de Beaumont, succeeding to the throne at the age of sixteen. He ruled for thirty-five years, during which time he began consolidating the Scottish kingdom. Alexander's early reign was marked by conflict with John of England and his involvement in the First Barons' War. He supported the rebel English barons and campaigned mainly in northern England. Following John's death in 1216, Alexander made peace with John's son and successor, Henry III of England, taking a more diplomatic approach between the two kingdoms. This was strengthened by his marriage in 1221 to Joan of England.
Alexander II of Scotland (died 1249)
On August 24, in the year 1198, Alexander II of Scotland (died 1249). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 24, one of 415 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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