Biography of William "Lion" I King Scotland 1143-1214
Paternal Family Tree: Dunkeld
Maternal Family Tree: Adela Valois Countess Blois and Vermandois
In 1131 [his grandmother] Maud Queen Consort Scotland (age 57) died. Her son [his father] Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria (age 17) succeeded 3rd Earl Huntingdon, 3rd Earl of Northampton. [his mother] Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria (age 11) by marriage Countess Huntingdon.
Before 1139 [his father] Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria (age 25) and [his mother] Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria (age 18) were married. She the daughter of William Warenne 2nd Earl Surrey and Elizabeth Capet Countess Leicester, Meulan and Surrey. He the son of King David I of Scotland (age 54) and Maud Queen Consort Scotland.
In 1139 [his father] Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria (age 25) was created 1st Earl of Northumbria. [his mother] Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria (age 19) by marriage Countess of Northumbria.
Around 1143 William "Lion" I King Scotland was born to Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria (age 29) and Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria (age 23).
On 12 Jun 1152 [his father] Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria (age 38) died. His half brother [his uncle] Simon Senlis 4th Earl Huntingdon 4th Earl of Northampton (age 54) succeeded 4th Earl Huntingdon, 4th Earl of Northampton. His son [his brother] Malcolm IV King Scotland (age 11) succeeded 2nd Earl of Northumbria, 5th Earl of Northampton.
In 1157 brothers [his brother] Malcolm IV King Scotland (age 15) and William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 14) paid homage to King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 23) at Peverell Castle [Map].
Malcolm IV King Scotland (age 15) was deprived of his lands in Cumbria and titles by King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 23). Earl of Northumbria forfeit.
Malcolm IV King Scotland (age 15) was restored 5th Earl Huntingdon.
William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 14) was deprived of the Earldom of Northumbria.
On 09 Dec 1165 [his brother] Malcolm IV King Scotland (age 24) died. His brother William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 22) succeeded I King Scotland, 6th Earl Huntingdon.
On 24 Dec 1165 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 22) was crowned I King Scotland.
In 1174 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 31) was captured at Ratten Row [Map] whilst beseiging Alnwick Castle [Map].
On 13 Jul 1174 a small army commanded by Ranulf Glanville (age 62) with Hugh de Kevelioc Gernon 5th Earl Chester (age 27) surprised William "Lion" I King Scotland 1143-1214's army in a dawn raid known as the Battle of Alnwick near Alnwick, Northumberland [Map]. William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 31) was captured and imprisoned initially in Newcastle on Tyne Castle [Map]. He was subsequently moved to the more remote, and secure, Falaise Castle [Map].
In Dec 1174 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 31), imprisoned at Falaise Castle [Map], signed the Treaty of Falaise by which he agreed King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 41) was overlord of Scotland. He also agreed to marry a bride of Henry's (age 41) choosing. He married [his future wife] Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 4) twelve years later.
Simon Senlis 7th Earl Huntingdon 7th Earl of Northampton 1138 1184 7th Earl of Northampton (age 36) succeeded 7th Earl Huntingdon.
On 05 Sep 1186 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 43) and Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 16) were married at Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire [Map] by Archbishop Baldwin Avigo (age 61). She by marriage Queen Consort Scotland at Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire [Map]. His bride had been chosen by King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 53) as part of the Treaty of Falaise. William received Edinburgh Castle [Map] as a wedding gift from King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England (age 53). The difference in their ages was 27 years. He the son of Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria and Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria. They were half fourth cousins. She a great granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
In 1178 [his mother] Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria (age 58) died.
In or before 1191 [his son-in-law] Robert Bruce and [his illegitimate daughter] Isabella Mac William Dunkeld were married. She the illegitmate daughter of William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 47) and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
In 1191 [his son-in-law] Robert Ros (age 19) and [his illegitimate daughter] Isabella Mac William Dunkeld were married at Haddington, Haddingtonshire. She the illegitmate daughter of William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 48) and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
In 1193 [his daughter] Margaret Dunkeld Countess Kent was born to William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 50) and [his wife] Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 23). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
In 1195 [his daughter] Isabella Dunkeld Countess Norfolk was born to William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 52) and [his wife] Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 25). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
On 24 Aug 1198 [his son] Alexander II King Scotland was born to William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 55) and [his wife] Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 28) at Haddington, Haddingtonshire. He a great x 2 grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
In 1200 [his daughter] Marjorie Dunkeld Countess Pembroke was born to William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 57) and [his wife] Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 30). She a great x 2 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
In 1209 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 66) sent his two daughters [his daughter] Margaret Dunkeld Countess Kent (age 16) and [his daughter] Isabella Dunkeld Countess Norfolk (age 14) to King John "Lackland" of England (age 42) as hostages to keep the peace. They, Margaret and Isabella, were imprisoned with Eleanor Fair Maid of Brittany (age 25) at Corfe Castle, Dorset [Map].
On 04 Dec 1214 William "Lion" I King Scotland (age 71) died at Stirling [Map]. He was buried at Arbroath Abbey. His son [his son] Alexander II King Scotland (age 16) succeeded II King Scotland. His half first cousin Simon Senlis 7th Earl Huntingdon 7th Earl of Northampton 1138 1184 7th Earl of Northampton succeeded 7th Earl Huntingdon.
On 12 Feb 1233 [his former wife] Ermengarde Beaumont Sarthe Queen Consort Scotland (age 63) died. She was buried at Balmerino Abbey. Her brother [his former brother-in-law] Raoul Beaumont Sarthe I Viscount (age 61) succeeded I Viscount of Beaumont le Vicomte.
Raoul Beaumont Sarthe I Viscount and Agnes de La Flèche Flèche Viscountess were married. She by marriage Viscountess of Beaumont le Vicomte. He a great grandson of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
[his illegitimate daughter] Isabella Mac William Dunkeld was born illegitimately to William "Lion" I King Scotland and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
[his illegitimate daughter] Aufrica Dunkeld was born illegitimately to William "Lion" I King Scotland and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
[his illegitimate daughter] Ada Fitzwilliam Dunkeld was born illegitimately to William "Lion" I King Scotland and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
[his illegitimate son] Robert de London Dunkeld was born illegitimately to William "Lion" I King Scotland and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
[his illegitimate daughter] Margaret Dunkeld was born illegitimately to William "Lion" I King Scotland and Daughter Adam Hythus.
Roger Tosny IV Lord Flamstead and Constance Beaumont Sarthe were married. She a great granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
[his illegitimate son] Henry de Galightly Dunkeld was born illegitimately to William "Lion" I King Scotland and Isabel d'Avenel Abenel.
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Great x 2 Grandfather: Duncan "The Sick" I King Scotland
Great x 1 Grandfather: Malcolm III King Scotland
Great x 2 Grandmother: Bethóc Unknown Queen Consort Scotland
GrandFather: King David I of Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: King Æthelred "Unready" II of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Aelfgifu of York Queen Consort England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward "The Exile" Wessex
Great x 3 Grandmother: Ealdgyth Unknown
Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Wessex Queen Consort Scotland
Great x 2 Grandmother: Agatha
Father: Henry Dunkeld 3rd Earl Huntingdon 1st Earl of Northumbria
Great x 1 Grandfather: Waltheof Northumbria 1st Earl of Northampton 1st Earl Huntingdon
GrandMother: Maud Queen Consort Scotland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Baldwin Flanders II Count Boulogne
Great x 3 Grandfather: Eustace Flanders I Count Boulogne
Great x 4 Grandmother: Adelina Gerulfing Countess Boulogne and Ponthieu
Great x 2 Grandfather: Lambert Flanders II Count Lens
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lambert "Bearded" Reginar I Count Louvain
Great x 3 Grandmother: Matilda Reginar Countess Boulogne
Great x 4 Grandmother: Gerberga Carolingian Duchess Lower Lorraine
Great x 1 Grandmother: Judith Flanders Countess Huntingdon
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard "Good" Normandy II Duke Normandy
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert "Magnificent" Normandy I Duke Normandy
Great x 4 Grandmother: Judith Penthièvre Duchess Normandy
Great x 2 Grandmother: Adelaide Normandy Countess Troyes and Meaux Champagne Aumale Ponthieu
William "Lion" I King Scotland
Great x 2 Grandfather: Ralph Warenne
Great x 1 Grandfather: William Warenne 1st Earl Surrey
GrandFather: William Warenne 2nd Earl Surrey
Great x 2 Grandfather: Gerbod The Fleming
Great x 1 Grandmother: Gundred Countess of Surrey
Mother: Ada Warenne Countess Huntingdon and Northumbria
Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh I King France
Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert "Pious" II King France
Great x 4 Grandmother: Adelaide Poitiers Queen Consort France
Great x 2 Grandfather: King Henry I of France
Great x 4 Grandfather: William "Liberator" Arles 1st Count Provence 1st Count Arles
Great x 3 Grandmother: Constance Arles Queen Consort France
Great x 4 Grandmother: Adelaide Blanche Ingelger Queen Consort West Francia
Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh "Great" Capet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Yaroslav "The Wise" Rurik
Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Rurik Queen Consort France
GrandMother: Elizabeth Capet Countess Leicester, Meulan and Surrey
Great x 4 Grandfather: Herbert Vermandois III Count Vermandois
Great x 3 Grandfather: Otto Vermandois I Count Vermandois
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ermengard of Bar Countess Vermandois
Great x 2 Grandfather: Herbert Vermandois IV Count Vermandois
Great x 3 Grandmother: Pavia Countess Vermandois
Great x 1 Grandmother: Adelaide I Countess Vermandois