Malcolm Canntore

Malcolm Canntore (circa 1030-93), King of Scotland. When his father Duncan was killed by Macbeth in 1040, Malcolm took refuge with his uncle Siward of Northumbria. In 1057 he became king, and, having in 1069 married the sister of Edgar Atheling, he threw in his lot against the Normans. He was eventually ensnared at Alnwick, and there lost his life.