Alexander II of Scotland - Appearance

Appearance

"...although small of stature, yet dignifed and of amiable appearance."( From the Annals of St. Edmund). " taunted King Alexander, and because he was red-headed, sent word to him, saying, 'so shall we hunt the red fox-cub from his lairs.'" (From the Chronica Majora of Matthew Paris).


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