When Norway's Infamous 'False Margaret' Claimed the Throne

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Margaret, Maid of Norway, ascended to the Scottish throne on March 19, 1286, when she was just shy of three years old, and living in Norway. Ten years after the real Margaret, Maid of Norway's death, a Norwegian woman claimed Margaret’s identity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After Margaret, Maid of Norway, died at the age of 7, thirteen claimants came forward for the crown. But only one burned at the stake.

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