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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.
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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
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.
Learn about the life and reign of David II, the son of Robert the Bruce, who faced internal and external threats to his kingdom. Explore the timeline of his rule, his battles, his marriage, and his legacy.
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.
David II, now aged 17, decided to invade England in support of his ally, France, but he was defeated and captured at the Battle of Neville's Cross, near Durham, on 17 October 1346. He was held prisoner in the south for eleven years, during which time Scotland was ruled by his nephew, Robert the Steward.
