Events from the 1240s in the Kingdom of Scotland.

Monarchs

* Alexander II, 1214–1249 * Alexander III, 1249–1286

Events

* 13 May 1240 – The Church of Blackfriars is dedicated in Perth. * 1244 – Crossraguel Abbey is founded by

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. * 14 August 1244 – the first Treaty of Newcastle is signed between Kings Henry III of England and Alexander II of Scotland at Ponteland. The treaty arranged the marriage of Henry III's daughter,

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to Alexander II's son, Alexander III of Scotland. * 1249 – the

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is first codified to settle with cross-border disputes in the Scottish Marches. * 6 July 1249 – Alexander II dies on the Isle of Kerrera and is succeeded by his son, Alexander III. * 13 July 1249 – Alexander III is crowned at Scone at the age of 7.

Births

* 4 September 1241 – King Alexander III (died

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) Full date unknown * 1242 – Patrick IV, Earl of March (died 1308) * 1243 – William the Hardy, Lord of Douglas (died 1298 in England) * c. 1249 – John Balliol - King of Scots from 1292 to 1296 (died

1314 Events * March 18 – Jacques de Molay, the 23rd and last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, is burned at the stake in Paris, France. * April 4 – Exeter College, Oxford is founded in England by Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Ex ...

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Deaths

* 6 July 1249 – King Alexander II (born

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) Full date unknown * 1242 – Walter de Olilfard * 1241 – Andreas de Moravia * c. 1244 – Robert, Earl of Strathearn * 1245 – Gilbert de Moravia * c. 1245 – Richard de Moravia * c. 1246 – Donnchadh of Argyll * c. 1247 – Ruaidhrí mac Raghnaill * 1248 – William de Moravia, 1st Earl of Sutherland (born c. 1210)

References

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