People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Document 2/15/1 (ESC, no. 25)

Description
Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury, to Alexander, king of Scotland; writes on subject of good governance and living according to God's will, noting that certain kings have ruled populace with severity of justice and clemency of piety and he urges him to do same.
Firm date
8 January 1107 X 21 April 1109
Probable date
early
Dating Notes
Succession of King Alexander I × death of Archbishop Anselm, probably soon after Alexander's succession
Source for Data Entry
Lawrie, Charters, no. 25
Trad. ID
ESC, no. 25
Calendar number
2/15/1
Charter type
Letter (correspondence)
Language
Latin

Total number of associated factoids: 3

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Date Short Summary Primary Witnesses
8 Jan. 1107 X 21 Apr. 1109 Letter urging king of Scots to rule with severity of justice and clemency of piety yes


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Date Short Summary Title Holder
8 Jan. 1107 X 21 Apr. 1109 archbishop of Canterbury Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury (d.1109)
8 Jan. 1107 X 21 Apr. 1109 king of Scots Alexander I, king of Scots (d.1124)