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King David II

1324-1371

Daibhidh a Briuis (Modern Gaelic: Dàibhidh Bruis),[2] anglicised as David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371), was King of Scotland between 7 June 1329 and 22 February 1371.


Dunfermline Palace, just visible to the right, birthplace of David Bruce.David II was the elder and only surviving son of Robert I of Scotland and his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh. He was born on 5 March 1324 at Dunfermline Palace, Fife. His mother died in 1327.[3] In accordance with the Treaty of Northampton's terms, David was married on 17 July 1328 to Joan of the Tower, daughter of Edward II of England and Isabella of France, at Berwick-upon-Tweed. They had no issue.[4]