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Malcolm II of Scotland

Máel Coluim mac Cinaeda (Modern Scottish Gaelic: Maol Chaluim mac Choinnich; anglicised Malcolm II; (c.958 – 25 November 1034) was King of Alba (Scotland) from 1005 until his death in 1034. He was one of the longest-reigning Scottish Kings of that period.

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Raids into Bernicia

NorthumbrianRulers of BamburghRiver ForthRiver TeesBernicia
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Relationships with neighbouring states

BrehonKing AedhNorman modelCrínán of DunkeldHouse of Atholl
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Overview

AnglicisedScotlandKing Kenneth IIThe Prophecy of BerchánLeinster
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Early years and path to the throne

Kenneth IIMalcolm IJohn of FordunNorwegianBishopric of Mortlach
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Born
c. 954
Burial
Iona
Died
(1034-11-25)25 November 1034 (aged 79/80) Glamis Castle, Scotland
Father
Kenneth II of Scotland
House
Alpin
Issue
Bethóc Donada Olith, wife of Sigurd the Stout (possible)

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Malcolm II of Scotland

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Malcolm II of Scotland

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related to Relationship with Strathclyde · 21
Malcolm II of Scotland → Bald, Carham, Confessor, Cumbrians, Earl Siward, Edward, Fordun, It, John, Malcolm, Malcolm II, Malcolm III, Malmesbury, Owain Foel, Owen, Scotland's, Scots, Strathclyde, The, This
Born · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → c. 954
Burial · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → Iona
Died · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → (1034-11-25)25 November 1034 (aged 79/80) Glamis Castle, Scotland
Father · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → Kenneth II of Scotland
House · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → Alpin
Issue · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → Bethóc Donada Olith, wife of Sigurd the Stout (possible)
Predecessor · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → Kenneth III
Reign · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → c. 25 March 1005– 25 November 1034
Successor · 1
Malcolm II of Scotland → Duncan I

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Malcolm II of ScotlandBurialIona1.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandDied(1034-11-25)25 November 1034 (aged 79/80) Glamis Castle, Scotland1.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandFatherKenneth II of Scotland1.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandHouseAlpin1.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandIssueBethóc Donada Olith, wife of Sigurd the Stout (possible)1.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandPredecessorKenneth III1.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandReignc. 25 March 1005– 25 November 10341.00infobox
Malcolm II of ScotlandSuccessorDuncan I1.00infobox
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Malcolm II of Scotlandrelated to Relationship with StrathclydeIt0.60section

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