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Malcolm II

Type Figure Region Scotland Time c. 954–1034 Also known as Malcolm II、Máel Coluim mac Cináeda、马尔科姆二世

King of Scotland Malcolm II (c. 954–1034), reigned 1005–1034; through long wars and diplomacy he extended Scottish royal power north of the Forth and…

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  1. c. 970–1005Scotland · AlbaAs grandson of Kenneth II, he gradually accumulated military and political experience during the reign of Kenneth III and took part in the struggle for the throne.
  2. 1005–1034Scone · Perth and KinrossSeized the throne in 1005 and ruled for many years, expanding royal power through war and marriage alliances; gained further control of Lothian after the Battle of Carham in 1018.
  3. 1030–1034Scotland · ScotlandArranged for his grandson Duncan to succeed him in his later years; died in 1034, ending a reign of nearly thirty years.

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