Biography of Queen Margaret

Queen Margaret Hall and the Queen Margaret Union are named for Margaret (d 1093), Queen of Scots, the wife of Malcolm III. She is remembered in a Life by Symeon of Durham and in the works of Medieval authors as a pious woman devoted to the Church and to charitable works. She founded several churches, including the Abbey of Dunfermline where she is buried. She was canonized by Pope Innocent XI in 1250 and the Feast of Saint Margaret is observed on 16 November.

Summary

Queen Margaret
Died 16 November 1093.
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Occupation categories: monarchs
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Record last updated: 12th Jun 2014

University Connections

Buildings

• Queen Margaret Hall (1894-1964)
• Queen Margaret Union
• Melville House
• Galloway House
• Queen Margaret College
• Queen Margaret Hall (1964-2000)
• Queen Margaret Residence (2002-Present)

On This Day Entries

• Feast Day of Saint Margaret (November 16 1250)
• Queen Margaret Union (November 1 1922)
• Queen Margaret Hall (November 6 1964)
• The QM Inaugurated (March 14 1968)