Siege of Cleveland
The Scots ravage towns as far south as Cleveland
Role range: 1058-1093
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Malcolm III Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Malcolm III through 68 dated historical records for Scotland.
Malcolm III, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
68Distinct records
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1070–1774Years on this page
1070
1072
Treaty of Abernethy
In the Treaty of Abernethy Malcolm III agrees to expel Edgar. In the Treaty of Abernethy between William the Conqueror & Malcolm III of Scotland Malcolm pays homage to William
Role range: 1066-1087
Homage
Submits his son Duncan to the English Church as a hostage. Pays homage to William the Conqueror
Role range: 1058-1093
Dunfermline Abbey
Dunfermlina Abbey is constructed, under the influence of Malcolms wife Margaret
Role range: 1058-1093
Invasion of Scotland
William I invades Scotland crossing Lothian & the Forth reaching Perth
Role range: 1058-1093
Siege of Perth
William I invades Scotland crossing Lothian & the Forth reaching Perth
Role range: 1058-1093
Treaty of Abernethy
Subjugates himself to William the Conqueor & gives his son Duncan as a hostage. Malcolm III makes peace & becomes a vassal. Malcolm III cannot harbour any of William the Conquerors enemies
Role range: 1058-1093
1077
Birth of Alexander I the Fierce
Birth of Alexander I the Fierce, 5th son of Malcolm III
Role range: 1058-1093
1079
Invasion of Northumbria
Launches an invasion of Northumbria despite the Treaty of Abernathy
Role range: 1058-1093
Treaty of Abernathy
Launches an invasion of Northumbria despite the Treaty of Abernathy
Role range: 1058-1093
1080
Invasion of England
After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria the Abernethy Treaty is renewed at Falkirk
Role range: 1058-1093
Invasion of Northumbria
Invades Northumbria, repelled by William the Conquerors son Robert Curthose. After the death of William I, Malcolm invades Northumbria, allied with Edgar
Role range: 1058-1093
Treaty of Abernethy
A southern border extending from the Tyne to Stainmore is agreed. After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria the Abernethy Treaty is renewed at Falkirk
Role range: 1058-1093
Treaty of Abernethy
After Malcolm IIIs invasion of Northumbria the Abernethy Treaty is renewed at Falkirk
Role range: 1058-1093
1091
Battle of Lothian
Malcolm III is forced to renew the Treaty of Abernethy after the Scots invasion is halted at Lothian
Role range: 1058-1093
Invasion of Scotland
The Scottish invasion of England grinds to a halt in Lothian
Role range: 1058-1093
Siege of Durham
Invades Northumbria by taking siege of Durham
Role range: 1058-1093
Siege of Lothian
Malcolm III is forced to renew the Treaty of Abernethy after the Scots invasion is halted at Lothian
Role range: 1058-1093
Treaty of Abernethy
Forced to renew the homage made to William the Conqueror under the Treaty of Abernathy
Role range: 1058-1093
Treaty of Abernethy
Malcolm III is forced to renew the Treaty of Abernethy after the Scots invasion is halted at Lothian
Role range: 1058-1093
1093
Battle of Alnwick
After Malcolm III and his second son Edward are killed near Alnwick Donald, Malcolms brother, becomes the king of Scotland. Malcolms family, including Edgar, are forced into exiled in England
Role range: 1058-1093
Durham Cathedral
Lays the foyndation stone at the invitation of the Bishop of Durham
Role range: 1058-1093
Battle of Berwick
Death of Malcolm III, killed during his final invasion of England
Role range: 1058-1093
Burial
Buried with his wife at Dunfermline Abbey
Role range: 1058-1093
Burial
Buried temporarily at Tynemouth
Role range: 1058-1093
Battle of Alnwick
The siege comes to an end after Malcolm IIIs defeat at Malcolms Cross. Malcolm III is killed at the hands of Robet de Mowbray, Earl of Northumberland. Defeat ends the Scottish Invasion of England
Role range: 1058-1093
Battle of Berwick
Malcolm III is killed during his final invasion of England
Role range: 1058-1093
1774
Battle of Alnwick
Malcolms Cross is constructed 1 mile north of Alnwick where Malcolm III fell
Role range: 1058-1093
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.