Alexander II (1214-1249)
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| Alexander II | |
King of Scotland
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| In office 1214–1249 | |
| Preceded by | William |
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| Succeeded by | Alexander III |
| Born | August 24, 1198 Haddington, Kingdom of Scotland |
| Died | July 6, 1249 Kerrera, Kingdom of Scotland |
Alexander II was famous for his diplomatic skills. He forged an alliance with English barons in a plot to overthrow the unpopular king of England, King John. When this plot succeeded, John's succesor, Henry III, maintained the alliance with Scotland for as long as he lived.
