Malcolm IV of Scotland

Malcolm IV (c. 1141- December 9, 1165) was the eldest son of Henry, Earl of Huntingdon (d. 1152), son of King David I, and succeeded his grandfather David as king of Scotland in 1153. Pious, frail, and chaste, he was known as "Malcolm the Maiden," and died unmarried and childless in 1165.

Related Topics:
1141 - December 9 - 1165 - Henry, Earl of Huntingdon - 1152 - David I - Scotland - 1153

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After his father's early death, Malcolm became the designated heir of his grandfather, King David. When he succeeded to the throne in 1153, Malcolm was crowned at Scone. In 1157 he met Henry II of England at Chester, where they ratified the Treaty of Chester, by which Malcolm relinquished his claims to Cumberland, Westmorland, Northumbria, and Carlisle. He died in December 1165 at Jedburgh, and was succeeded by his more warlike brother, William.

Related Topics:
Scone - Cumberland - Westmorland - Northumbria - Jedburgh - William

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Not much is known of him, but he appears to have been an ineffective monarch.

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Though not evident at the time, he was also the last Scottish monarch to have a Scottish name.

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