Kingdom of Alba: Map & History
The Kingdom of Alba was the Kingdom of Scotland between the deaths of Donald II in 900 and of Alexander III in 1286.
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The Kingdom of Alba was the Kingdom of Scotland between the deaths of Donald II in 900 and of Alexander III in 1286. The latter's death led indirectly to an invasion of Scotland by Edward I of England in 1296 and the First War of Scottish Independence.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Alba
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Alba covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Alba's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Alba: Key Facts
| Founded | 9th century |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1286 |
Preceded by
- Dál Riata
- Fortriu
Facts from Wikidata Q1991742 (CC0).
Kingdom of Alba Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Alba appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Alba Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 85,304 km² in 1289 CE.
Kingdom of Alba: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Alba exist?
The Kingdom of Alba is dated to 900 CE – 1293 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
How large was the Kingdom of Alba at its peak?
At its peak in 1289 AD the Kingdom of Alba covered about 85,304 km².
How did the map of the Kingdom of Alba change over time?
The Kingdom of Alba appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 900 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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