Duncan II of Scotland

Duncan II (Donnchad mac Maíl Coluim) (1060?- November 12, 1094) was king of Scotland and a son of Malcolm III and his first wife Ingibiorg and therefore a grandson of Duncan I.

Related Topics:
1060 - November 12 - 1094 - Scotland - Malcolm III - Ingibiorg - Duncan I

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For a time he lived as a hostage in England and became king of the Scots after driving out his uncle, Donald Bane, in 1093, an enterprise in which he was helped by some English and Normans. He was killed in the following year in the Battle of Monthechin. He was buried at Dumfermline Abbey, Fife.

Related Topics:
Donald Bane - 1093 - Battle of Monthechin - Dumfermline Abbey

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