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Name:
Henry of Huntingdon
 Relationship to John Doby Kennedy
Birth:
ABT 1114
Father:
David I "the Saint" of Scotland
Mother:
Matilda of Huntingdon
Married:
Ada de Warenne 1139
Children:
Ada of Huntingdon
Born:
Died: AFT 1206
William the Lion of Scotland
Born: ABT 1143
Died: 4 DEC 1214 Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
David of Huntingdon
Born: 1144
Died: 17 JUN 1219 Yardley, Northamptonshire, England
Margaret of Huntingdon
Born: 1154 Northumberland, England
Died: 1201
Death:
12 JUN 1152 aged 38
Remarks:

Prince of Scotland, 4th Earl of Huntingdon, 1st Earl of Northumberland. He succeeded as earl of Huntingdon on his fatherÕs resignation of the earldom in 1136. During the wars between his father and King Stephen, he fought on the Scottish side, and was at the battle of the Standard. On peace being made in 1139, he received the earldom of Northumberland, the cities of Newcastle and Bamborough being excepted. He became a favorite with Stephen, remaining some time with him in England. In 1150 he founded the Abbey of Holmcultram in Cumberland. He is described as Òhandsome in body and virtuous of life, beloved by all, devout towards God and most compassionate to the poor;Ó St. Bernard says he was a brave and wise knight, following his father in the pursuit of justice and the love of man.

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