c. 1170 - 12 February 1233/1234
House: Beaumont
Titles: Queen consort of Alba
Ermengarde de Beaumont was born around 1170 to Richard I, Viscount of Beaumont-le-Vicomte, and Lucie de l'Aigle. She became Queen of Alba as the consort of William the Lion, marrying him on 5 September 1186 at Woodstock Palace. Her marriage was arranged by King Henry II of England as part of the Treaty of Falaise, and she was escorted to Scotland by Scottish nobles and the Bishop of Glasgow.
As queen, Ermengarde was involved in state affairs and was known for her eloquence. She mediated a renegotiation of the 1209 treaty and presided over a court case with the Bishop of St. Andrews. After William's death on 4 December 1214, she focused on founding a Cistercian abbey at Balmerino, which was completed in 1229.
Ermengarde died on 12 February 1233/1234 and was buried at St Edward of Balmerino Abbey, Fife. Her son Alexander succeeded William as King of Scots.
Death: Died aged 63–64, buried at St Edward of Balmerino Abbey, Fife.
Reign: 28 years
Children: Margaret, Countess of Kent; Isabella, Countess of Norfolk; Alexander II, King of Scots; Marjorie, Countess of Pembroke
Marriages: William I of Scotland
Parents: Richard I of Beaumont, Lucie de l'Aigle