Margaret of Scotland, Countess of Kent
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| Margaret of Scotland | |
|---|---|
| Countess of Kent | |
| Born | 1193 |
| Died | 25 November 1259 (aged 65–66) |
| Burial | Church of the Blackfriars, London, England |
| Spouse | Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent |
| Issue | Margaret de Burgh |
| House | House of Dunkeld |
| Father | William I of Scotland |
| Mother | Ermengarde de Beaumont |
Margaret of Scotland (1193 – 25 November 1259) was a daughter of William the Lion, King of Scotland and his wife Ermengarde de Beaumont. She was a member of the House of Dunkeld and by marriage, she was Countess of Kent.
Margaret was the first child of William I of Scotland and his wife Ermengarde de Beaumont.[1] She was an older sister of Alexander II of Scotland.
Her father had fought Henry II of England, as well as his younger son, John of England. As a result, in 1209, William was forced to send Margaret and her younger sister Isabella as hostages; they were imprisoned at Corfe Castle along with Eleanor, Fair Maid of Brittany,[2] who had been under house arrest to prevent her claim on England. In June 1213, John sent green robes, lambskin-trimmed cloaks, and summer slippers to the three royal ladies.[3] The ladies were sometimes allowed to ride out under the strictest guard.
Part of this arrangement was reflected in the Magna Carta, which promised to deal with the rights of Alexander and his family.[4]