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David II of Scotland

Type Figure Region Scotland Time 1324–1371 Also known as David II、King David II、David Bruce

David II was King of Scots from 1329, succeeding his father Robert the Bruce while still a child.…

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  1. 1329–1341Scone · Perth and KinrossHe acceded in 1329 after the death of his father Robert I, initially governed by regents and guardians, went into exile in France in 1333, and returned around 1341 to begin personal rule.
  2. 1341–1346Southern Scottish border · Border regionAfter taking personal rule he allied with France, and in 1346, taking advantage of Edward III of England's expedition to France, invaded southward, only to be captured on 17 October at the Battle of Neville's Cross, sharply turning the tide of the Wars of Scottish Independence.
  3. 1346–1357London · LondonHe was held prisoner in England from 1346–1357; in the late 1340s Scotland was governed by regents and noble factions; ransom negotiations and the terms of the Treaty of Berwick long constrained relations between the two kingdoms.

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