Edgar, King of Scotland

Edgar
King of Scots
Reign1097–1107
PredecessorDonald III
SuccessorAlexander I
Bornc. 1074
Died8 January 1107
Edinburgh, Scotland
Burial
Dunfermline Abbey, Scotland
HouseDunkeld
FatherMalcolm III
MotherMargaret of Wessex

Edgar (c. 1074 – 8 January 1107), ruled over Scotland from 1097 to 1107. He was the fourth son of Malcolm III and Margaret of Wessex. Donald III was his uncle and Duncan II was his half-brother. His brother Alexander I became king after his death.

References

  1. ↑ Oram, Richard, The Canmores: Kings & Queens of the Scots 1040–1290. Tempus, Stroud, 2002. ISBN 0-7524-2325-8