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| | David (II, King of the Scots 1329-1371) | | Despenser, Hugh (the younger) | | Dias, Bartholomew | | Donald (III, Scottish King 1094-1097)
| | Dudley, John (Earl of Warwick, Duke of Northumberland) | | Dudley, Robert (Earl of Leicester) | | Duncan (I, Scottish king) | | Duncan (II, Scottish King 1094) | | Dunstan (Archbishop of Canterbury) |
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| David (Earl of Huntingdon) |
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Died: 1219
| David was the youngest son of Henry, Earl of Huntingdon who was the son of David I, King of Scotland. David's elder brothers were Malcolm IV and William I, themselves both kings of Scotland. David has several children and when, in 1290, the succession to the throne of Scotland was in question three of his descendants put in claims. These included John Balliol and Robert Bruce. |
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| David (I, King of Scotland 1124-1153) |
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| David (II, King of the Scots 1329-1371) |
| Despenser, Hugh (the younger) |
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Died: 1326
| The son of Sir Hugh Despenser (the elder). Hugh the younger was to play an important role at the side of Edward II in military aspects and as an advisor. Initially Hugh has been on the side of the Ordainers who had drawn up Ordinances to limit the king's powers. After the death of Gaveston, Hugh had joined the king's supporters and became increasing close to him. |
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| | Portuguese explorer who was the first European to round the Cape of Good Hope to the south of Africa. |
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| Donald (III, Scottish King 1094-1097) |
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| Dudley, John (Earl of Warwick, Duke of Northumberland) |
| | John Dudley challenged the power of the Duke of Somerset, the protector of Edward VI. Somerset was sent to the Tower of London and Dudley took his role as Edward's governor. Dudley attempted to place his family in power by marrying his son Guilford Dudley to Lady Jane Grey. He then got Edward to sign an agreement that meant Jane would become Queen of England after his death rather than his sisters Mary and Elizabeth. When Edward died in 1553 Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen but not crowned. Mary, the true heir to the throne, raised a large army and put an end to Dudley's ambitions. |
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| Early Modern Period (1500-1800) - Under Construction | | 1553 | Jun | Change to Edward VI's will
| | | | Edward signed a change to his earlier will or 'devise' and nominated Lady Jane Grey as heir to the English throne. The change was orchestrated by the Duke of Northumberland and Sir John Gates. Lady Jane Grey had married the Duke's son Guilford Dudley a few months earlier and the will initially stated that Janes's male heirs would be next in line. This was altered when is was seen the Edward would die before she had children so that Jane herself could become Queen.
| | | Jul | Mary gathers support
| | | | At Kenninghall Manor in Norfolk Mary called for support against the Duke of Northumberland and Lady Jane Grey. Large numbers of supporters gathered around her with supplies and weapons. | | | Jul 10 | Lady Jane Grey proclaimed Queen
| | | | The Duke of Northumberland proclaimed that his daughter-in-law Lady Jane Grey was the next monarch of England. Jane was moved to the Tower of London. Although Northumberland controlled London many of the town's people supported Mary's claim to the throne. | | | Jul 17 | Northumberland's final move
| | | | The Duke of Northumberland and a army of some 3,000 men travelled to Cambridge in an attempt to stop Mary. Moving on to Bury St. Edmunds the Duke came up against a much larger army supporting Mary. Accepting defeat, Northumberland was arrested and taken back to London to be held in the Tower.5 | | | Aug 3 | Mary arrives in London
| | | | Mary Tudor arrived at London to a huge welcome. Entering through Aldgate she was met by Elizabeth, Anne of Cleves and many others. Mary quickly ordered the release of her supporters that had been locked up at the Tower of London. The Duke of Northumberland and his supporters were placed in the Tower to await trial and execution. |
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| Dudley, Robert (Earl of Leicester) |
| | Favourite and potential husband of Queen Elizabeth I. Details to follow. |
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| Early Modern Period (1500-1800) - Under Construction | | 1560 | | Dudley accused of murder
| | | | Robert Dudley's wife, Amy, was found dead at home with a broken neck at the bottom of some stairs. Robert Dudley was accused of her murder because it was thought he planned to marry Queen Elizabeth. Dudley was banished from Court while an inquiry was conducted, but he was found innocent. Although Dudley returned to Court rumours still spread about his involvement in the death.6 |
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| Duncan (I, Scottish king) |
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Died: 1040
| Scottish king from 1034 to 1040. |
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| Duncan (II, Scottish King 1094) |
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Died: Nov 1094
| Duncan was the eldest son of Malcolm III, King of the Scots and Ingibjorg, his wirst wife. Duncan, with the help of Norman knights, attacked and exiled Donald III and became King of Scotland in May 1094. His reign only lasted until November 1094 when he was killed.
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| 1094 | May | Duncan II becomes King of the Scots
| | | | Assisted by Norman knights, Duncan became king in May. His reign only lasted until November. | | | Nov | Donald III restored
| | | | Donald III was restored to the Scottish throne after the death of Duncan II. He shared the Scottish rule with his nephew Edmund. |
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| Dunstan (Archbishop of Canterbury) |
Born: 925
Died: 988
| Dunstan was born in 925. At the age of eighteen he became the abbot of Glastonbury, rebuilding both the discipline within the monastery and also the church itself. He became an advisor to King Eadred but when the king died in 955 Dunstan fell from favour. Eadwig (Edwy) became king and married Aelfgifu. Dunstan felt that the marriage was illegal and referred to the Queen as Eadwig's mistress. At Eadwig's coronation Eadwig and Aelfgifu retired during the festivities where many important church leaders had gathered. Outraged, Dunstan attempted to drag Eadwig away from Aelfgifu. The dispute led to Dunstan's exile. In 957 England to the north of the Thames decided that Edgar, Eadwig's brother, should become their king. Eadwig recalled Dunstan to help in the crisis. (More info needed here). In 959 Eadwig died and Edgar became king. Under Edgar Dunstan was made Archbishop of Canterbury. In 975 Edgar died and was followed by his son Edward (the Martyr). Edward was only fourteen at that time and Dunstan took control of the king's affairs. But his power was not complete and he had to resort to some strange tactics to retain control. It was reported that on one occasion at a council a crucifix spoke to the assembled room. At another that the floor gave way and the only section remaining was that where Dunstan and his followers were sitting. Dunstan's fall from power came on the death of Edward in 978 when Ethelred became king and Dunstan foretold that his reign would be a disaster. Dunstan dedicated the rest of his life, until his death in 988, to cultivating the arts and literature. |
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| 943 | | Dunstan and Glastonbury
| | | | Dunstan moved to Glastonbury where he placed the monastery under the rule of the Benedictine Order and became the abbot there.7 | | 956 | | Dunstan sent into exile
| | | | Eadwig sent Dunstaninto exile. The reason for this is that Dunstan had caught Eadwig and Aelgifu together before they were married and at a time when Eadwig should have attended an important meeting. Dunstan must have upset Eadwig at this point and was sent into exile. | | 959 | Oct 1 | Edgar becomes King of England
| | | | At the death of Eadwig, Edgar became King of England. He appointed Dunstan Archbishop of Canterbury.8 | | 960 | | Dunstan becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
| | | | Dunstan became Archbishop of Canterbury. | | 964 | | Benedictines at Winchester
| | | | At the bidding of St. Dunstan Benedictine monks moved from the Abbey of Abingdon to Winchester. Work began on a new Saxon church on the site. | | 972 | | Consecration of Peterborough Abbey
| | | | Dunstan, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Oswald, the Archbishop of York, consecrated the abbey at Peterborough in the presence of King Edgar. | | 975 | Jul | Edward becomes king
| | | | Edward, the eldest son of Edgar, became the king of the English at the age of fourteen when his father died. Dunstan became his guardian. | | 983 | | Monastery at Worcester
| | | | Oswald founded a Benedictine monastery at Worcester dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin. Oswald became bishop of Worcester upon the recommendation of Dunstan. | | 988 | | Athelgar becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
| | | | Athelgar became the Archbishop of Canterbury after the death of Dunstan. |
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Selection of references used:
1. John Harvey,The Black Prince and his age, 2. Susan Ross,The Castles of Scotland, 3. Hubert Cole,The Black Prince,1976 4. Caroline Bingham,The Life and Times of Edward II, 5. J. D. Mackie,The Earlier Tudors, 6. J.B.Black,The Reign of Elizabeth 1558-1603, 7. Many,Glastonbury, 8. Alan & Veronica Palmer,Pimlico Chronology of Britsh History,
David (II, King of the Scots 1329-1371) ( - d.1371)