Kenneth II of Scotland

10th century King of Alba (Scotland)
Person human Q352800
Kenneth II of Scotland
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Kenneth II of Scotland was born in 932. He held citizenship in Scotland. His occupation was monarch. He served as monarch of Scotland from 971 to 995.

He had children: Malcolm II of Scotland, Boite mac Cináeda, Suibne mac Cináeda, and Dungal of Alba.[1] He died on January 1, 995, in Fettercairn. He was buried at Iona..

Kenneth II of Scotland

Summary

Kenneth II of Scotland is a human[1]. He was born on 932[2]. He died in Fettercairn[3]. He died on January 1, 995[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Kenneth II of Scotland passed away in Fettercairn[3].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland was born on 932[2].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland died on January 1, 995[4].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland is buried at Iona[7].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's father was Malcolm I of Scotland[8].
  • A child of Kenneth II of Scotland was Malcolm II of Scotland[9].
  • A child of Kenneth II of Scotland was Boite mac Cináeda[10].
  • A child of Kenneth II of Scotland was Suibne mac Cináeda[11].
  • A child of Kenneth II of Scotland was Dungal of Alba[12].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland held citizenship in Scotland[13].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's professions included monarch[5].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland held the position of monarch of Scotland[14].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland is recorded as male[15].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's family is recorded as House of Alpin[17].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's Commons category is recorded as Kenneth II of Scotland[18].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's given name is recorded as Kenneth[19].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'gd', 'text': 'Cináed mac Maíl Choluim'}[24].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Kenneth II'}[25].
  • Kenneth II of Scotland's sibling is recorded as Dub[26].

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Origins and Family

Kenneth II of Scotland was born on 932[2]. His father was Malcolm I of Scotland[8].

Career and Affiliations

Kenneth II of Scotland's professions included monarch[5]. He held the position of monarch of Scotland[14].

Personal Life

Children include Malcolm II of Scotland[9], a politician[27], 0954–1034[28], of Kingdom of Scotland[29]; Boite mac Cináeda[10], 0985–1058[30]; Suibne mac Cináeda[11]; and Dungal of Alba[12].

Death and Burial

Kenneth II of Scotland died on January 1, 995[4]. He passed away in Fettercairn[3]. He is buried at Iona[7].

Why It Matters

Kenneth II of Scotland has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where did Kenneth II of Scotland die?

Kenneth II of Scotland died in Fettercairn[3].

Who were Kenneth II of Scotland's parents?

Kenneth II of Scotland's father was Malcolm I of Scotland[8].

What did Kenneth II of Scotland do for work?

Kenneth II of Scotland worked as monarch[5].

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Country of citizenship Scotland
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