Who wrote the Vita S. Margaritae (Scotorum) Reginae?
Turgot of Durham
Malcolm III
Pope Innocent IV
Edgar Ætheling
Answer
Turgot of Durham, a Benedictine monk and prior, authored the Vita S. Margaritae (Scotorum) Reginae, a hagiography of Saint Margaret of Scotland. Written around 1107-1108, the Vita provides valuable insights into the life and legacy of the Scottish queen, who was renowned for her piety, charity, and political acumen. Turgot's work serves as a primary source for understanding the cult of Saint Margaret and her role in Scottish history.
Majestic Margaret: Unveiling the Legacy of Scotland's Saintly Queen
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