Alexander II of Scotland was born in 1198, the only true born son of William the lion. From his ascension to the throne in 1215 to the birth of his only child Alexander iii in 1241, it seems that his heir by primogeniture was his sister Margaret, who was married to hugh de burgh earl of
Kent.
Now what I'm wondering is this, say Alexanders uncle David, earl of Huntingdon has a legitimate son who is still alive post 1237, and is alive when Alexander tragically dies in 1238, what would happen?
Does the throne go to Margaret and her husband? Does it go to the son of David? Is there a war of succession?
What might the consequences of this all be?
Kent.
Now what I'm wondering is this, say Alexanders uncle David, earl of Huntingdon has a legitimate son who is still alive post 1237, and is alive when Alexander tragically dies in 1238, what would happen?
Does the throne go to Margaret and her husband? Does it go to the son of David? Is there a war of succession?
What might the consequences of this all be?