Kenneth II

Kenneth II, known as Cináed mac Maíl Coluim, reigned as King of Scotland from around 971 to 995 CE, succeeding Cuilén. His reign was marked by attempts to consolidate power and expand territorial control, particularly in the Kingdom of Strathclyde and the Kingdom of Northumbria. He implemented various legal reforms, aiming to centralize royal authority and reduce the influence of regional mormaers (nobles). However, his rule was not without challenges, facing both external threats and internal opposition. Kenneth II's death was reportedly a result of treachery, with some accounts suggesting he fell victim to a complicated assassination plot, illustrating the intricate political dynamics of his era.