Henry of Scotland

3rd Earl of Huntingdon

Henry of Scotland - 3rd Earl of Huntingdon
Born

1114
911 years ago

Died

June 12th, 1152
873 years ago — 38 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Scotland

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Served as the 3rd Earl of Huntingdon, a title in Scotland. He was a significant figure in 12th-century Scotland, engaging in political and military affairs of the time. His lineage connected him to both English and Scottish nobility, influencing the power dynamics in the region. Through marriage, he linked to the royal family, further intertwining his position with the monarchy. His tenure included involvement in various conflicts and the governance of his lands, which encompassed areas that played a crucial role in the feudal structure of medieval Scotland.

Governed as the 3rd Earl of Huntingdon

Facilitated connections between English and Scottish nobility

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