98. Donald II of Alba King of Scotland, 34G Grandfather, M. Donald II of Alba King of died in 0900 in Dun-fother. Buried in Isle of Iona, Scotland.
Donald succeeded to the kingship in 889, when the joint-kings Eochaid
and Giric were deposed. Little is known of his reign excepting a battle,
probably in 893 when he defeated Viking raiders. He was, in turn, killed
by another Viking raid in 900. He was the first king to be called 'ri
Alban', or 'King of Scots' upon his death. He was succeeded by his
cousin Constantine II, who reigned for 43 years, an incredible period
for a early medieval king.
Children:
1. *Malcolm.
