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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 his coronation.
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.
Dec 22, 2020 · 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).
King David II. Dumbarton Castle. 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.
Key facts about King David II of Scotland who was born March 5, 1324, reigned (1329 - 1371) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.
David II of Scotland was a Scottish King who inherited the throne after the death of his father, King Robert I, in 1329 and ruled until his death in 1371. As he was a minor, his early reign was governed by several Scottish nobles, and later, was marred by a lengthy exile and imprisonment.
King David II of Scotland Robert the Bruce may have been one of Scotland's greatest heroes - but his son was a disaster who very nearly gave his own crown away to the English. Incredibly, it was only a people's rebellion which blocked King David II from striking a deal with England which could have seen the two countries joining together ...
