Margaret, Maid of Norway

Queen of Scotland

Margaret, Maid of Norway (1283–1290) was a Norwegian monarch. She was born in Tønsberg on 9 April 1283. She died in Orkney Islands in 1290, at the age of 7.

Margaret, Maid of Norway served as monarch of Scotland (1286–1290).

Margaret, Maid of Norway was the daughter of Eric II of Norway and Margaret of Scotland. She is recorded as following Christianity.

The entry appears in 51 languages, placing Margaret, Maid of Norway among the politics names followed well outside Norway.

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