Individual Details

David "The Saint" I

(Abt 1084 - 24 May 1153)

David, King of Scotland
kings of Scotland. David I, 1084-1153 (r.1124-53), fought without success for MATILDA, his niece, in the struggle for the English crown between STEPHEN and Matilda. He did realize his main aim, securing Northumberland. His rule of Scotland was felicitous. He reigned from 1124-1153. He was acceeded on Apr 23, 1124.

Earl of Huntingdon. United Alba with Strathclyde. Earl of Northampton. Popularly reputed as a Saint, His feast day is 24th May. David is Interred at Dunfermline Abbey, Fife, Scotland

Events

BirthAbt 1084Scottland
Death24 May 1153Carlyle, Cumberland
Title (Nobility)King of Scotland

Families

SpouseMaud ( - )
ChildHenry (1115 - 1152)
FatherMalcolm Caennmor III ( - 1093)
MotherSaint Margaret (1045 - 1093)
SiblingEdgar Caennmor (1074 - )
SiblingAlexander "The Fierce" I (1078 - 1124)
SiblingMatilda of Scotland (1079 - 1118)
SiblingMary of Scotland (1080 - 1116)