Malcolm I of Scotland
Scottish king
897 — 954
Quick Facts
Profession
Scottish king
Born
January 1, 897
Died
954 (age ~57)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician
Kingdom of Scotland
897
Born (0897-01-01)
943
Positionmonarch of Scotland (943–954)
954
Died
About
Máel Coluim mac Domnaill was king of Alba, becoming king when his cousin Constantine II abdicated to become a monk. He was the son of Donald II.
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Who is Malcolm I of Scotland?+
Máel Coluim mac Domnaill was king of Alba, becoming king when his cousin Constantine II abdicated to become a monk. He was the son of Donald II.
What does the name Malcolm mean?+
The name Malcolm means "A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.". It is of English origin.
When was Malcolm I of Scotland born?+
Malcolm I of Scotland was born on January 1, 897.
When did Malcolm I of Scotland die?+
Malcolm I of Scotland died in 954, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.
The name Malcolm is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Scottish Gaelic or Goidelic, variant of Calum or Callum, feminine equivalent Malcolmina, equivalent to Scottish Gaelic Maol Chaluim.. Etymology: Royal name in Scotland, anglicised from various historical cel-gae names equivalent to Maol Chaluim or Calum, Maol Colm, Máel Coluim, lit=devotee of [Saint] Columba; proper nouns derived from t=tonsured from *mailos, and t=dove from columbus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Malcolm — January 1, 897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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