Events tagged with "king david ii"

Historical Events tagged with "king david ii"

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Military & Warfare

English Capture King David II at Neville's Cross

October 17th, 1346 678 years ago

In a significant military defeat, King David II of Scotland was captured by the English forces during the Battle of Neville's Cross. This conflict, which took place near the village of Neville's Cross in County Durham, was part of the ongoing wars between England and Scotland. David's capture marked a pivotal moment in Scottish history, leading to his eleven years of imprisonment in England, significantly impacting Scotland's political landscape.