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Edgar, King of Scotland

Type Figure Region Scotland Time c. 1074–1107 Also known as Edgar, King of Scotland、Edgar mac Maíl Choluim、Étgar mac Maíl Choluim

Edgar (c. 1074–1107) was king of Scotland, ascending the throne in 1097 with the support of William II of England after defeating his rivals, and con…

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  1. c. 1074–1097England · EnglandSon of Malcolm III, he went into exile in England after his father's death in 1087; the Scottish throne changed hands frequently between 1093 and 1097, and he finally defeated Donald III with military assistance from William II.
  2. 1097–1107Edinburgh · ScotlandAfter ascending the throne in 1097 he recognized English overlordship and adjusted the Anglo-Scottish border; he promoted church reform and consolidated royal power; he died in 1107 without issue and was succeeded by his brother Alexander I.

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