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The early Scottish monarchs

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An ancient Celtic cross on the island of Iona, Scotland. Iona was a place of special significance to the early Scottish kings
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LULACH (r. 1057-58)

Lulach, Macbeth's stepson, was born about 1032, the son of Gruoch by her first husband, Gillacomgan, Mormaer of Moray.

He was briefly recognised as king but was killed by Malcolm Canmore at Essie, Aberdeenshire on 17 March 1058.

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Edward III the Confessor

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