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David (Earl of Huntingdon)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1219

David was the youngest son of Henry, Earl of Huntingdon who was the son of David I, King of Scotland. David's elder brothers were Malcolm IV and William I, themselves both kings of Scotland. David has several children and when, in 1290, the succession to the throne of Scotland was in question three of his descendants put in claims. These included John Balliol and Robert Bruce.

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Father: Henry (Earl of Huntingdon) ( - d.1152)
Mother: de Warenne, Ada 
David (Earl of Huntingdon) ( - d.1219)
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David (I, King of Scotland 1124-1153)Add to 'MyProject' 

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David (II, King of the Scots 1329-1371)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: Feb 1371

Married Joan, the daughter of Edward II.

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Father: Bruce, Robert (the Bruce, I, King of the Scots 1306-1329) (b.1274 - d.1329)
Mother: Elizabeth (2nd wife of Robert I of Scotland) 
David (II, King of the Scots 1329-1371) ( - d.1371)
     +Joan (Daughter of Edward II)
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1324Mar 5David (II) born
1328SummerDavid (II) marries Joan
1329Jun 7David II becomes king of Scotland
1331Nov 24David II is crowned
1332Aug 12Battle of Dupplin Moor
1341JunDavid II returns to Scotland
JulEdward goes north
1342JanTruce agreed with David II
1346Oct 17Scots defeated at Neville's Cross
1357Oct 3Treaty of Berwick
1371FebDavid II dies and is succeeded by Robert II

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Despenser, Hugh (the younger)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1326

The son of Sir Hugh Despenser (the elder). Hugh the younger was to play an important role at the side of Edward II in military aspects and as an advisor. Initially Hugh has been on the side of the Ordainers who had drawn up Ordinances to limit the king's powers. After the death of Gaveston, Hugh had joined the king's supporters and became increasing close to him.
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1318AugHugh Despenser is made Chamberlain
1321Qtr 1Despenser and the Marcher Lords
May 24Meeting at Pontefract
JulParliament at Westminster
AugThe Despensers are banished
1322JanThe Despensers return
MayParliament at York
1325SepPrince Edward in France
Sep 21Prince Edward is captured
1326Threat of invasion
NovEdward captured

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Donald (III, Scottish King 1094-1097)Add to 'MyProject' 

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Dudley, John (Earl of Warwick, Duke of Northumberland)Add to 'MyProject' 
 John Dudley challenged the power of the Duke of Somerset, the protector of Edward VI. Somerset was sent to the Tower of London and Dudley took his role as Edward's governor. Dudley attempted to place his family in power by marrying his son Guilford Dudley to Lady Jane Grey. He then got Edward to sign an agreement that meant Jane would become Queen of England after his death rather than his sisters Mary and Elizabeth. When Edward died in 1553 Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen but not crowned. Mary, the true heir to the throne, raised a large army and put an end to Dudley's ambitions.
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1553JunChange to Edward VI's will
Edward signed a change to his earlier will or 'devise' and nominated Lady Jane Grey as heir to the English throne. The change was orchestrated by the Duke of Northumberland and Sir John Gates. Lady Jane Grey had married the Duke's son Guilford Dudley a few months earlier and the will initially stated that Janes's male heirs would be next in line. This was altered when is was seen the Edward would die before she had childen so that Jane herself could become Queen.
JulMary gathers support
At Kenninghall Manor in Norfolk Mary called for support against the Duke of Northumberland and Lady Jane Grey. Large numbers of supporters gathered around her with supplies and weapons.
Jul 10Lady Jane Grey proclaimed Queen
The Duke of Northumberland proclaimed that his daughter-in-law Lady Jane Grey was the next monarch of England. Jane was moved to the Tower of London. Although Northumberland controlled London many of the town's people supported Mary's claim to the throne.
Jul 17Northumberland's final move
The Duke of Northumberland and a army of some 3,000 men travelled to Cambridge in an attempt to stop Mary. Moving on to Bury St. Edmunds the Duke came up against a much larger army supporting Mary. Accepting defeat, Northumberland was arrested and taken back to London to be held in the Tower.
Aug 3Mary arrives in London
Mary Tudor arrived at London to a huge welcome. Entering through Aldgate she was met by Elizabeth, Anne of Cleves and many others. Mary quickly ordered the release of her supporters that had been locked up at the Tower of London. The Duke of Northumberland and his supporters were placed in the Tower to await trial and execution.
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Duncan (I, Scottish king)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: 1040

Scottish king from 1034 to 1040.

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Father: Crinan (Abbot of Dunkeld)
Mother: Bethoc 
Duncan (I, Scottish king) ( - d.1040)
     +Sybilla
          =Malcolm (III, Scottish King 1058-1093) ( - d.1093)
          |    +Ingibjorg
          |    |    =Duncan (II, Scottish King 1094) ( - d.1094)
          |    +Margaret (Granddaughter of Edmund Ironside) ( - d.1093)
          |         =Edgar (King of Scotland 1097-1107) ( - d.1107)
          |         =Alexander (I, King of Scotland 1107-1124) (b.1077 - d.1124)
          |         =David (I, King of Scotland 1124-1153) (b.1085 - d.1153)
          |         |    +Matilda (Wife of David I)
          |         |         =Henry (Earl of Huntingdon) ( - d.1152)
          |         =Matilda Edith (of Scotland)
          |         |    +Henry Plantagenet (I, King of England 1100-1135) (b.1068 - d.1135)
          |         |         =William (Audelin) (b.1103 - d.1120)
          |         |         =Matilda (Daughter of Henry I)
          |         =Mary (Daughter of Malcolm III)
          =Donald (III, Scottish King 1094-1097) ( - d.1099)
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1034Duncan becomes King of Scotland
Already the ruler of Strathclyde Duncan killed his grandfather Malcolm II to become the King of Scotland.
1040Aug 14Duncan is killed by MacBeth
MacBeth killed Duncan I and became the King of Scotland.
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Duncan (II, Scottish King 1094)Add to 'MyProject' 
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Died: Nov 1094

Duncan was the eldest son of Malcolm III, King of the Scots and Ingibjorg, his wirst wife. Duncan, with the help of Norman knights, attacked and exiled Donald III and became King of Scotland in May 1094. His reign only lasted until November 1094 when he was killed.

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Father: Malcolm (III, Scottish King 1058-1093) ( - d.1093)
Mother: Ingibjorg 
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1094MayDuncan II becomes King of the Scots
Assisted by Norman knights, Duncan became king in May. His reign only lasted until November.
NovDonald III restored
Donald III was restored to the Scottish throne after the death of Duncan II. He shared the Scottish rule with his nephew Edmund.
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Dunstan (Archbishop of Canterbury)Add to 'MyProject' 
Born: 925
Died: 988

Dunstan was born in 925. At the age of eighteen he became the abbot of Glastonbury, rebuilding both the discipline within the monastery and also the church itself. He became an advisor to King Eadred but when the king died in 955 Dunstan fell from favour. Eadwig (Edwy) became king and married Aelfgifu. Dunstan felt that the marriage was illegal and referred to the Queen as Eadwig's mistress. At Eadwig's coronation Eadwig and Aelfgifu retired during the festivities where many important church leaders had gathered. Outraged, Dunstan attempted to drag Eadwig away from Aelfgifu. The dispute led to Dunstan's exile.

In 957 England to the north of the Thames decided that Edgar, Eadwig's brother, should become their king. Eadwig recalled Dunstan to help in the crisis. (More info needed here).

In 959 Eadwig died and Edgar became king. Under Edgar Dunstan was made Archbishop of Canterbury. In 957 Edgar died and was followed by his son Edward (the Martyr). Edward was only fourteen at that time and Dunstan took control of the king's affairs. But his power was not complete and he had to resort to some strange tactics to retain control. It was reported that on one occasion at a council a crucifix spoke to the assembled room. At another that the floor gave way and the only section remaining was that where Dunstan and his followers were sitting. Dunstan's fall from power came on the death of Edward in 978 when Ethelred became king and Dunstan foretold that his reign would be a disaster. Dunstan dedicated the rest of his life, until his death in 988, to cultivating the arts and literature.

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943Dunstan and Glastonbury
Dunstan moved to Glastonbury where he placed the monastery under the rule of the Benedictine Order and became the abbot there.
956Dunstan sent into exile
Eadwig sent Dunstaninto exile. The reason for this is that Dunstan had caught Eadwig and Aelgifu together before they were married and at a time when Eadwig should have attended an important meeting. Dunstan must have upset Eadwig at this point and was sent into exile.
959Oct 1Edgar becomes King of England
At the death of Eadwig, Edgar became King of England. He appointed Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury.
960Dunstan becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
Dunstan became Archbishop of Canterbury.
964Benedictines at Winchester
At the bidding of St. Dunstan Benedictine monks moved from the Abbey of Abingdon to Winchester. Work began on a new Saxon church on the site.
972Consecration of Peterborough Abbey
In the presence of King Edgar, Archbishop Dunstan of Canterbury and Oswald Archbishop of York consecrated the abbey at Peterborough.
975JulEdward becomes king
Edward, the eldest son of Edgar, became the king of the English at the age of fourteen when his father died. Dunstan became his guardian.
983Monastery at Worcester
Oswald founded a Benedictine monastery at Worcester dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. Oswald became bishop of Worcester upon the recommendation of Dunstan.
988Athelgar becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
Athelgar became the Archbishop of Canterbury after the death of Dunstan.
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