Person
Margaret, Maid of Norway
Queen of Scots
Margaret (April 1283–26 September 1290) is a Norwegian princess who reigns as Queen of Scots from 1286 until her death.
She is the daughter of King Eric II of Norway and Margaret, daughter of King Alexander III of Scotland.
Margaret was born in Tønsberg; her mother dies in childbirth.
Margaret’s death while traveling to Scotland sparks the disputed succession that leads to the Wars of Scottish Independence.