Clans & Kinfolk :Information about DAVID I (Canmore)
King of Scotland DAVID I (Canmore) (b. 1084, d. 24 May 1153)
Notes for DAVID I (Canmore):
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Data of Miriam Bertelson, Fremont, CA
In 1093 he and his sisterwo later in 1100 married Henry I, King of England, fled to England.
In 1124 he succeeded his brother, Alexander, as King.
The New International Encyclopaedia, New Your, 1912, Vol. V pg. 811.
He fought several wars on behalf of his Niece, Matilda: the daughter of Henry I.The last of which in 1140 he was defeated, and only with great difficulty was able to return to Scotland.
His life after this was spent in promoting the health of Scotland.He built castles, ereced burgs, and promoted trade, shipping and manufacturing.He also promoted education by endowing bishopries and monasteries.
More About DAVID I (Canmore):
Occupation: King.840
Record Change: 11 May 2000840
Religion: Catholic.840
More About DAVID I (Canmore) and * Matilda (Maud) HUNTINGTON:
Marriage: Unknown, ?.840
Children of DAVID I (Canmore) and * Matilda (Maud) HUNTINGTON are:
- +Henry Huntington, Prince of Scotland, b. 1114, Northumberland, England841, d. 12 Jun 1152, Scotland842.