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David II of Scotland. David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scotland from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the age of five, and was crowned at Scone in November 1331, becoming the first Scottish monarch to be anointed at their coronation.
- 7 June 1329 – 22 February 1371
- Elizabeth de Burgh
Mar 1, 2024 · Died: Feb. 22, 1371, Edinburgh (aged 46) Role In: Battle of Neville’s Cross. David II (born March 5, 1324, Dunfermline, Fife, Scot.—died Feb. 22, 1371, Edinburgh) was the king of Scots from 1329, although he spent 18 years in exile or in prison. His reign was marked by costly intermittent warfare with England, a decline in the prestige of ...
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Dec 22, 2020 · published on 22 December 2020. Battle of Neville's Cross. Jean Froissart (Public Domain) David II of Scotland ruled as king from 1329 to 1371 CE. Succeeding his father Robert the Bruce (r. 1306-1329 CE) when still a child, his early reign was threatened by the pretender Edward Balliol (c. 1283-1364 CE), son of King John Balliol (r. 1292-1296 CE).
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King David II. David II lived from 5 March 1324 to 22 February 1371 and was King of Scotland from 7 June 1329 to 22 February 1371: though for short periods during that time Edward Balliol, who was backed by Edward III of England and was also crowned King of Scotland was in effective control of parts of the country.
Early Life. David II (March 5, 1324 – February 22, 1371) King of Scots, son of King Robert the Bruce by his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh (d. 1327), was born at Dunfermline Palace, Fife. In accordance with the terms of the Treaty of Northampton, he was married on July 17, 1328 to Joan of the Tower (d. 1362), daughter of Edward II of England ...
1332. Edward Balliol, son of John Balliol, invades Scotland and deposes David II. Edward Balliol is crowned King of Scotland by the English. 1333. David is restored to the throne. 1333. Balliol flees to England but returns when Edward III of England invades Scotland and defeats the Scots at Halidon Hill.
David II was King of Scotland from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David succeeded to the throne at the age of five, and was crowned at Scone in November 1331, becoming the first Scottish monarch to be anointed at their coronation. During his childhood, David was governed by a series of guardians, and Edward III of England sought to take advantage ...
