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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 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 the monarchy, and an increase in the power of the barons.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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).
- Mark Cartwright
Jun 25, 2022 · David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371), was King of Scotland between 7 June 1329 and 22 February 1371. David II was the elder and only surviving son of Robert I of Scotland and his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh. He was born on 5 March 1324 at Dunfermline Palace, Fife.
Learn about the life and reign of David II, the son of Robert the Bruce and the only king of Scotland to be captured by the English. Find out how he lost and regained his throne, and why he was a controversial and ineffective monarch.
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 (5 March 1324 – 22 February 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. He was married on 17 July 1328, aged only four, to Joan of the Tower (d. 1362), daughter of Edward II of England and Isabella of France .
