Henry of Scotland facts for kids
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Coin depicting Henry of Scotland (left) and his coat of arms (right).
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| Born | 1114 |
| Died | 12 June 1152 (aged 37–38) Newcastle or Roxburgh |
| Burial | Kelso Abbey, Scottish Borders |
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| House | Dunkeld |
| Father | David I of Scotland |
| Mother | Maud, 2nd Countess of Huntingdon |
Henry of Scotland (born in 1114 – died on 12 June 1152) was a very important person in the Kingdom of Alba, which is what Scotland was called back then. He was the son of King David I of Scotland and Queen Maud, 2nd Countess of Huntingdon. Henry was expected to become king after his father.
He also held important titles like the 3rd Earl of Northumbria and the 3rd Earl of Huntingdon. These titles meant he was a powerful lord with control over large areas of land.
Henry's Titles and Lands
Henry's father, King David I of Scotland, wanted to expand his kingdom. In 1136, he led his army into England. There, he met with King Stephen of Blois of England. Instead of fighting, they made a deal.
As part of this deal, Henry promised his loyalty to King Stephen. This promise was called "homage." In return, Henry was given control over Carlisle and the Earldom of Huntingdon.
Later, in 1139, after more discussions, Henry was also given the Earldom of Northumberland. He met King Stephen again and promised his loyalty for these new lands too. This showed that Henry was becoming a key figure in both the Scottish and English kingdoms.
To make his position even stronger, Henry married Ada de Warenne. This marriage helped secure his place within King Stephen's kingdom. During a time of civil war in England, Henry held the Earldom of Northumberland as part of Scotland.
Henry's Later Life and Family
Earl Henry was not very healthy in the 1140s. He sadly died suddenly on 12 June 1152. He passed away in either Newcastle or Roxburgh. These places were in Northumbria, an area that Henry and his father had connected to Scotland.
Even though Henry died before his father, there was no big problem with who would be the next king. This was because Henry had three sons. They could continue the family line and ensure a smooth transfer of power.
After Henry's death, his half-brother, Simon II de Senlis, took over the Huntingdon earldom.
Henry's Children
In 1139, Henry married Ada de Warenne. She was the daughter of William de Warenne, 2nd Earl of Surrey. Together, Henry and Ada had several children:
- Malcolm IV of Scotland (1141–1165)
- William I of Scotland (around 1142–1214)
- Ada of Huntingdon (died 1206), who married Floris III, Count of Holland in 1161.
- Margaret of Huntingdon (died 1201)
- David of Scotland, 8th Earl of Huntingdon (1152–1219)
- Matilda (or Maud) of Huntingdon, who died unmarried in 1152.
- Marjorie of Huntingdon, who married Gille Críst, Earl of Angus.
