David, Earl of Huntingdon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids David of Scotland
Earl of Huntingdon
Reign	1184–1219
Predecessor	Simon III de Senlis
Successor	John of Scotland
Born	1152 Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, England
Died	17 June 1219 Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Spouse	Matilda of Chester
Issue	John of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon and 7th Earl of Chester Henry of Huntingdon Robert of Huntingdon Margaret of Huntingdon Isobel of Huntingdon Ada of Huntingdon Matilda of Huntingdon illegitimate: Henry of Stirling Henry of Brechin Ada
House	Dunkeld
Father	Henry of Scotland, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon
Mother	Ada de Warenne

David of Scotland was a Scottish prince and an important earl. He was born in 1152 and passed away in 1219. For a time, he was even next in line to become the King of Scotland! He held the title of the 8th Earl of Huntingdon.

David's Early Life

David was born in 1152. He was the youngest son of Henry of Scotland, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon and Ada de Warenne. His grandfather was the famous King David I of Scotland.

When David's older brother, William I of Scotland, became king, David was given the important title of Earl of Huntingdon. This made him a powerful figure in Scotland.

David's Role in Scotland

In 1190, King William gave David control over the important town of Dundee and its busy port. This showed how much the King trusted his brother.

David also used his wealth to support religious places. In the same year, he helped fund Lindores Abbey in Fife. He also supported a church dedicated to St Mary in Dundee.

David's Family Life

On August 26, 1190, David married Matilda of Chester. She was the daughter of Hugh de Kevelioc, 3rd Earl of Chester. David was almost twenty years older than Matilda when they married.

David and Matilda's Children

David and Matilda had several children:

• Margaret of Huntingdon (born around 1194) married Alan, Lord of Galloway. They had two daughters, including Dervorguilla of Galloway.
• Robert of Huntingdon, who sadly died young.
• Ada of Huntingdon married Sir Henry de Hastings. They had one son, Henry de Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings.
• Matilda (Maud) of Huntingdon, who remained unmarried.
• Isobel of Huntingdon (born 1199) married Robert Bruce, 4th Lord of Annandale. They had two sons, including Robert de Brus, 5th Lord of Annandale.
• John of Scotland, Earl of Huntingdon (born 1207) married Elen ferch Llywelyn. He became the Earl of Chester in 1232 but did not have any children.
• Henry of Huntingdon, who also died young.

David also had three other children: Henry of Stirling, Henry of Brechin, and Ada.

David's Descendants and the Scottish Throne

After the main royal family line ended in 1290, David's descendants became very important. They were the main people who could claim the Scottish throne.

Two of the most famous people who claimed the throne were Robert Bruce, 5th Lord of Annandale and John Balliol. Robert Bruce was the grandfather of King Robert I of Scotland. Both Robert Bruce and John Balliol were descendants of David through his daughters, Isobel and Margaret.

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  A picture of David of Scotland.