David I of Scotland

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David I of Scotland
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David I of Scotland was born on January 1, 1084, in Scotland . He was the son of Malcolm III of Scotland [1] and Saint Margaret of Scotland [1]. David I had several siblings, including Matilda of Scotland, Mary of Scotland, Countess of Boulogne, Edgar, Duncan II of Scotland, Ethelred of Scotland, and Alexander I of Scotland [1][2].

As a sovereign , David I of Scotland married Maud, Countess of Huntingdon, in 1113 [1]. The couple had several children, including Henry of Scotland, Claricia of Scotland, Hodierna of Scotland, and Malcolm of Scotland [1][3].

David I of Scotland died on May 24, 1153, in Carlisle . He was buried at Dunfermline Abbey .

David I of Scotland

Summary

David I of Scotland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1084[3]. He passed away in Carlisle[4]. He died on May 24, 1153[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Scotland[2], David I of Scotland…
  • David I of Scotland passed away in Carlisle[4].
  • David I of Scotland was born on January 1, 1084[3].
  • David I of Scotland died on May 24, 1153[5].
  • Burial took place at Dunfermline Abbey[8].
  • David I of Scotland's father was Malcolm III of Scotland[9].
  • David I of Scotland's mother was Saint Margaret of Scotland[10].
  • Among David I of Scotland's spouses was Maud, Countess of Huntingdon[11].
  • A child of David I of Scotland was Henry of Scotland[12].
  • A child of David I of Scotland was Claricia of Scotland[13].
  • A child of David I of Scotland was Hodierna of Scotland[14].
  • A child of David I of Scotland was Malcolm of Scotland[15].
  • David I of Scotland worked as a sovereign[6].
  • David I of Scotland held the position of monarch of Scotland[16].
  • David I of Scotland is recorded as male[17].
  • David I of Scotland's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • David I of Scotland's family is recorded as House of Dunkeld[19].
  • David I of Scotland's noble title is recorded as count[20].
  • David I of Scotland's Commons category is recorded as David I of Scotland[21].
  • David I of Scotland's canonization status is recorded as saint[22].
  • David I of Scotland's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[23].
  • David I of Scotland's given name is recorded as David[24].
  • David I of Scotland's feast day is recorded as January 11[25].
  • David I of Scotland's topic's main category is recorded as Category:David I of Scotland[26].
  • David I of Scotland's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

David I of Scotland was born in Scotland[2]. He was born on January 1, 1084[3]. His father was Malcolm III of Scotland[9]. His mother was Saint Margaret of Scotland[10].

Career and Affiliations

David I of Scotland's professions included sovereign[6]. He held the position of monarch of Scotland[16].

Personal Life

David I of Scotland was married to Maud, Countess of Huntingdon[11]. Children include Henry of Scotland[12], a feudatory[28], 1115–1152[29], of Kingdom of Scotland[30]; Claricia of Scotland[13], 1116–1135[31]; Hodierna of Scotland[14], 1117–1140[32]; and Malcolm of Scotland[15].

Death and Burial

David I of Scotland died on May 24, 1153[5]. He passed away in Carlisle[4]. He is buried at Dunfermline Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

David I of Scotland has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was David I of Scotland born?

David I of Scotland was born in Scotland[2].

Where did David I of Scotland die?

David I of Scotland passed away in Carlisle[4].

Who were David I of Scotland's parents?

David I of Scotland's father was Malcolm III of Scotland[9]. David I of Scotland's mother was Saint Margaret of Scotland[10].

Who was David I of Scotland married to?

David I of Scotland's spouses include Maud, Countess of Huntingdon[11].

What did David I of Scotland do for work?

David I of Scotland worked as sovereign[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, The Nuttall Encyclopædia +1
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