David II of Scotland

David II Of Scotland

David II (Medieval Gaelic: Daibhidh a Briuis, Modern Gaelic: Dàibhidh Bruis; Norman French: Dauid de Brus; 5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scots from 7 June 1329 until his death.

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