Bethoc Princess of Scotland, daughter of Malcolm II King of Scotland and Agatha Christian. Born 984 at Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland Married 1010 (34 or 35 years married) to: Crinan Atholl Thane Atholl, son of Forno Duncan of Mormaer and N.N.. Adoption parents: Forno Duncan of Mormaer and N.N. Born 975 at Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland, died 1045 at Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland, 69 or 70 years, 1st marriage to: Bethoc Princess of Scotland, 2nd marriage to: Bethoc Princess of Scotland Children: 1. Duncan I King of ScotlandBorn 1013 at Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland, died Aug 14, 1040 at Iona, near Elgin, Scotland, 26 or 27 years Malcolm violated the established system of succession whereby thekingship alternated between two branches of the royal family. UponMalcolm's death, Duncan succeeded peacefully, but he soon faced therivalry of Macbeth, Mormaor (subking) of Moray, who probably had a betterclaim to the throne. Duncan besieged Durham unsuccessfully in 1039 and inthe following year was murdered by Macbeth near Elgin, Moray. Duncan'selder son later killed Macbeth and ruled as King Malcolm III Canmore. 2. Maldred Earl of Dunbar Lord AllerdaleBorn 1015 at Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, died 1055 at Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland, 39 or 40 years | |||
Adopted child: Maldred Earl of Dunbar Lord Allerdale |