Alexander I of Scotland reigned from 1107 to 1124 CE. Alexander continued the reorganisation of the Scottish Church, taking the Roman Catholic Church organisation as a model, and he famously founded the priory at Scone, site of the acclamation of Scottish kings, which later became Scone Abbey. The king strengthened the peaceful relationship with England by marrying a daughter of Henry I of England (r. 1100-1135 CE). His reign saw Scotland's first coinage and a certain modernisation in local government. Alexander died in 1124 CE and was succeeded by his brother David I of Scotland (r. 1124-1153 CE) who continued his predecessor's policies to create a more unified kingdom.
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c. 1077Alexander Canmore, future Alexander I of Scotland, is born.
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1093The children of Malcolm III of Scotland are forced into exile in England.
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1107 - 1124Reign of Alexander I of Scotland.
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1114Alexander I of Scotland leads an army to assist Henry I of England in his campaigns in Wales.
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c. 1115Alexander I of Scotland establishes Scone Priory.
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23 Apr 1124Alexander I of Scotland dies at Stirling Castle.
