# Malcolm III of Scotland is killed at Alnwick (1093)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1093-malcolm-iii-of-scotland-is-killed-at-alnwick
Categories: battle, ruler-change

Malcolm died during an invasion of northern England. Within the broader Norman & Angevin Britain period, Norman conquest, cross-Channel lordship and royal reform created a new aristocracy and a more centralized monarchy. This event is placed at 1093 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His death triggered a Scottish succession crisis and increased English involvement in Scottish royal politics.

## Why it matters
His death triggered a Scottish succession crisis and increased English involvement in Scottish royal politics.

Ruler at the time: [William II](https://english-history.com/rulers/william-ii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Malcolm III of Scotland is killed at Alnwick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Malcolm+III+of+Scotland+is+killed+at+Alnwick&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Malcolm III of Scotland is killed at Alnwick](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Malcolm+III+of+Scotland+is+killed+at+Alnwick)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [The National Archives — medieval education resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)