Noted for his religious zeal and interest in knighthood and warfare by later chroniclers, Malcolm was nicknamed ‘Virgo’ - the Maiden. Although it isn’t clear how he obtained such a nickname, his health was rather poor, and he died early (24 years old) in 1165.
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