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David II

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noun

  1. 1324–71, king of Scotland (1329–71): he was forced into exile in France (1334–41) by Edward de Baliol; captured following the battle of Neville's Cross (1346), and imprisoned by the English (1346–57)

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Another son, David II, died in a Los Angeles car accident at 36.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2025

Sir Andrew Moray of Bothwell, who had been made guardian after the battle of Dupplin, and was captured in April, 1333, had now been ransomed, and he was again recognized as regent for David II.

From An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) by Robert S. Rait

A son was afterwards born to the king, who reigned as David II, but having died without issue, the son of Marjory and the Steward became king.

From In Freedom's Cause : a Story of Wallace and Bruce by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty

Dunfermline was early a favourite residence of the kings of Scotland, and at it were born David II, James I, Charles I, and his sister Elizabeth.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various

Edward Balliol retires on the return of David II to Scotland.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 by Rossiter Johnson

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