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  Canmore, Alberta -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Canmore is located a few kilometres east of (additional info and facts about Banff National Park) Banff National Park on the (additional info and facts about Bow River) Bow River.
The (A land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill) mountain setting is noted for (additional info and facts about The Three Sisters) The Three Sisters.
The Canmore Nordic Centre provides world class trails for use by mountain bikers, hikers and cross country skiers.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/canmore,_alberta.htm   (157 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Malcolm Canmore
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- November 13, 1093) also known as Malcolm Canmore (Malcolm with the large head), was the eldest son of King Duncan I of Scotland and first king of the House of Dunkeld.
In 1040 his father was killed in battle by his cousin Macbeth I of Scotland who became the new king.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Malcolm-Canmore   (481 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Scotland
The flight to Scotland, after the battle of Hastings, of Edgar Atheling, heir of the Saxon Royal house, with his mother and his sisters Margaret and Christina, was followed at no great distant date by the marriage of Margaret to King Malcolm, as his second wife.
The character of Malcolm III has been depicted in very different colours by the English and Scottish chroniclers, the former painting him as the severe and merciless invader of England, while to the latter he is a noble and heroic prince, called Canmore (Ceann-mor great head) from his high kingly qualities.
All however agree that the influence of his holy queen was the best and strongest element in his stormy life.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/13613a.htm   (9453 words)

  
 Magna Carta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Meanwhile, the three northern counties of England, swung back and forth, all in the family squabble.
King David of Scotland, son of Malcolm Canmore, brother in law of Henry 1st, Duke of Normandy and King of England, also spent his youth in England.
He married Matilda of Huntingdon and became the Earl of Huntingdon.
www.genealogyweb.com /magna.htm   (5284 words)

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