
Battle of Mondynes
Also known as the Battle of Monthechin
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Date: 12 November 1094
Location: Mondynes, Aberdeenshire, near Kincardine
Belligerents
Donald III Bane King Duncan the Second
- Strength;
- Losses;
Rebel army led by his half brothers - Etmond mac Máel Coluim Edmund and Domnall mac Máel Coluim Donald
- Strength;
- Losses;
Causes
Overview
Duncan, the son of King Malcolm lll by his first wife Ingibiorg, was sent to the English Court of William the Conqueror as a guarantee that Malcolm would not attack England. When Malcolm died his brother Donald Bain seized the throne, but with English support Duncan deposed his uncle. 6 months later Duncan was killed at the Battle of Mondynes by an army led by his own half brothers Edmund and Donald. He was buried at Dunfermline Abbey. Mondynes is 20 miles south of Aberdeen.
Result
Aftermath
Commanders and leaders
Donald III Bane King Duncan the Second
Etmond mac Máel Coluim Edmund and Domnall mac Máel Coluim Donald
Casualties and losses
- Donald III Bane King Duncan the Second
Notable connections
Captives
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References, Sources and Further Reading
- Scotland - The History of a Nation by Magnus Magnusson