Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Malcolm I Biography and Timeline

Follow Malcolm I through 7 dated historical records for Scotland.

Malcolm I, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

7Distinct records
1 of 1Page
943–1011Years on this page

943

Succession

King · Scotia · House / House of Alpin

Succeeds as King of Scotland

Role range: 0943-0954

945

Peace

King · Warfare / England War

Makes peace with Edmund which lasts for 50 years

Role range: 0943-0954

Rule of Cumbria

King · Cumbria · Warfare / England War

Given Cumbria by the West Saxon King Edmund I

Role range: 0943-0954

Rule of Strathclyde

King · Warfare / England War

Edmund submits Strathclyde to Malcolm in exchange for an alliance

Role range: 0943-0954

948

Invasion of Northumbria

King · Northumbria · Warfare / England War

King Malcolm I of Scotland raids Northumbria

Role range: 0943-0954

1011

Battle of Mortlach

King · Balvenie Castle · Warfare / Viking Invasions

The Scots persue & then slaughter the Viking raiders

Role range: 0943-0954

Battle of Mortlach

King · Mortlach · Warfare / Viking Invasions

Promises to build a cathedral on the site of the battle. Prays to God & St Moluag for victory. Defeats Sweyn Forbeard at the Battle of Mortlach

Role range: 0943-0954

Records, sources and methodology

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