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5 unusual facts about David II of Scotland


David Bruce

David II of Scotland (1324–1371), David Bruce, King of Scots, son of King Robert the Bruce

David II of Scotland

Little is known about the life of the Scottish king in France, except that Château Gaillard was given to him for a residence, and that he was present at the bloodless meeting of the English and French armies in October 1339 at Vironfosse, now known as Buironfosse, in the Arrondissement of Vervins.

Laurence Oliphant, 1st Lord Oliphant

It is worth noting that at the time of the earlier dates (1394 and 1408), the senior line of Oliphants were nephews of King David II of Scotland (who describes the mother of these Oliphants as "beloved sister" in numerous charters) and first cousins of King Robert II of Scotland.

Robert de Crull

Percy therefore never trusted him and more so when he joined David II of Scotland in seeking a treaty with England to write off Scotland's debt.

Turing baronets

The Turing family descends from Sir William Turing, a supporter of David II (1329–1371).


Clan Bannerman

In June 1367 Donald Bannerman was granted the lands of Clyntrees, Waterton and Weltown in the parish of Ellon, Aberdeenshire from David II of Scotland.

Clan Drummond

Sir Malcolm, the eldest great-grandson of the aforementioned Malcolm, obtained the clan home, Stobhall Castle, from his aunt Queen Margaret Drummond, David II of Scotland's wife.

Plenderleith

In 1346, Edward Balliol, who had usurped the title "King of Scots" with the support of Edward III of England, declared Plenderleith forfeit to the crown as a result of Sir George's support for the Scottish king David II's invasion of England.


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