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| − | '''Malcolm II''' ( | + | {{Infobox officeholder |
| + | |name=Malcolm II | ||
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| + | |birth_date=October 5, 954<ref>https://www.geni.com/people/Malcolm-II-The-Destroyer-King-of-Scots/6000000000013017126</ref> | ||
| + | |birth_place=Dunkeld, Scotland | ||
| + | |death_date=November 25, 1034 (aged 80) | ||
| + | |death_place=[[Glamis Castle]], Kingdom of Scotland | ||
| + | |religion= | ||
| + | |spouse= | ||
| + | |children= | ||
| + | |alma_mater= | ||
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| + | |office=King of Scotland | ||
| + | |term_start=March 25, 1005 | ||
| + | |term_end=November 25, 1034 | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Kenneth III]] | ||
| + | |succeeded=[[Duncan I]] | ||
| + | |allegiance=Kingdom of Scotland | ||
| + | |battles=[[Battle of Carham]] (1016/1018) | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | '''Malcolm II''' (October 5, 954 - November 25, 1034), [[king]] of [[Scotland]] (1005-1034), later known as “'''the most victorious'''” or "'''The Destroyer'''", was the first king to control Scotland as it is today. He assumed the throne after killing his cousin, Kenneth III in battle. | ||
Early in his rule he ravaged [[Northumbria]] as far as [[Durham]] but was forced to withdraw. In 1016 or 1018 he was more successful, defeating the Northumbrians at Carham - which established definite Scottish rule over [[Lothian]] – and about the same time assumed control of the kingdom of [[Strathclyde]] after the death its king; appointing his grandson (the future [[Duncan I]]) as its ruler. In 1030/31 he accepted the overlordship of [[Canute]], and in the last year of his reign was forced to defend himself against family uprisings. There is some evidence he was assassinated. | Early in his rule he ravaged [[Northumbria]] as far as [[Durham]] but was forced to withdraw. In 1016 or 1018 he was more successful, defeating the Northumbrians at Carham - which established definite Scottish rule over [[Lothian]] – and about the same time assumed control of the kingdom of [[Strathclyde]] after the death its king; appointing his grandson (the future [[Duncan I]]) as its ruler. In 1030/31 he accepted the overlordship of [[Canute]], and in the last year of his reign was forced to defend himself against family uprisings. There is some evidence he was assassinated. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:40, July 28, 2021
| Malcolm II | |
King of Scotland
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| In office March 25, 1005 – November 25, 1034 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth III |
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| Succeeded by | Duncan I |
| Born | October 5, 954[1] Dunkeld, Scotland |
| Died | November 25, 1034 (aged 80) Glamis Castle, Kingdom of Scotland |
Military Service
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| Allegiance | Kingdom of Scotland |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Carham (1016/1018) |
Malcolm II (October 5, 954 - November 25, 1034), king of Scotland (1005-1034), later known as “the most victorious” or "The Destroyer", was the first king to control Scotland as it is today. He assumed the throne after killing his cousin, Kenneth III in battle.
Early in his rule he ravaged Northumbria as far as Durham but was forced to withdraw. In 1016 or 1018 he was more successful, defeating the Northumbrians at Carham - which established definite Scottish rule over Lothian – and about the same time assumed control of the kingdom of Strathclyde after the death its king; appointing his grandson (the future Duncan I) as its ruler. In 1030/31 he accepted the overlordship of Canute, and in the last year of his reign was forced to defend himself against family uprisings. There is some evidence he was assassinated.
He was the last direct male descendant of Kenneth MacAlpin to hold the throne. He may have been buried on Iona.