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David I of Scotland

Type Figure Region Scotland Time c. 1084–1153 Also known as David I of Scotland、Dabíd mac Maíl Choluim、苏格兰大卫一世

David I (c. 1084–1153), youngest son of King Malcolm III of Scotland, reigned 1124–1153.…

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  1. c. 1084–1123English royal court · EnglandDavid was the youngest son of Malcolm III and Saint Margaret; while his brothers successively reigned he mostly resided at the court of Henry I, and through marriage acquired English fiefs including the Earldom of Huntingdon, becoming familiar with Norman administration and knightly institutions.
  2. 1124–1137Dunfermline · FifeAfter the death of his brother Alexander I in 1124 he succeeded to the Scottish throne, introducing Norman knights, establishing burghs, reforming the law, and founding numerous Augustinian and Cistercian monasteries, an era known as the David Revolution.
  3. 1138–1153Carlisle · CumbriaAfter the outbreak of civil war between Stephen and Matilda, he invaded the south several times as Matilda's uncle; he was checked at the Battle of the Standard in 1138 but still expanded control over Northumberland and Cumbria. He died at Carlisle on 24 May 1153.

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