Kenneth II (died 995), king of Scotland (971-95), the son of Malcolm IMacDonald. From the beginning of his reign, Kenneth waged war against theSaxons, particularly the earls of Northumbria, who occupied southernScotland, and the Scandinavian Vikings, who controlled Scotland north ofthe Spey River. Although his wars were not successful, Kennethconsolidated central Scotland into a strong kingdom.
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