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Who seized the throne of Scotland after Matilda's father's death?

  • Donald III

  • Duncan II

  • Edgar

  • Malcolm IV

Answer

Donald III seized the Scottish throne after the death of Matilda's father, King David I. Donald was a descendant of the previous Scottish royal family and had been exiled during David's reign. With David's death and Matilda's absence, Donald saw an opportunity to reclaim the throne and successfully rallied support among the Scottish nobles.
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