• David I or Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim (Modern Gaelic: Daibhidh I mac [Mhaoil] Chaluim; c. 1084 – 24 May 1153) was a 12th century ruler and saint who was Prince...
  • ...when David's sister Edith married Henry I of England (r. 1100-1135 CE) and his elder brother Alexander I of Scotland had married a daughter of the English king.
  • Despite facing challenges during his reign, David I was able to significantly expand the kingdom of Scotland and strengthen its position in the region.
  • David I of Scotland rose from an exiled prince to a Scottish king. Upon his accession, he began improving his kingdom's standing.
  • In April 1124, on the death of Alexander, David became king of Scots. ... Notable Family Members: spouse St. Margaret of Scotland. son David I.
  • ...if we are to ignore the negative consequences of Robert’s reign, and just focus on the positives, he is significantly outdone by another King of Scotland, David I.
  • When David's brother Alexander I of Scotland died in 1124, David chose, with the backing of Henry I, to take the Kingdom of Scotland (Alba) for himself.
  • It was the great Scottish king David I, who ruled between 1124 and 1153, who forged the strongest bond between Scotland and England.
  • David I, King of Scotland, approximately 1082-1153, Scotland -- Kings and rulers -- Biography, Scotland -- History -- 1057-1603.
  • David I, a 12th century king, faced numerous challenges in his early life but eventually became one of the most influential rulers of Scotland.