Donald mac William was the grandson of Duncan II and claimed the Scottish throne through the Canmore line. He led a series of revolts from the north, gathering support in Ross and Moray from those who resented the growing Norman influence at the Scottish court. His 1179 revolt was suppressed by William the Lion, but Donald escaped and would continue to be a threat for years, representing the persistent challenge of those who claimed the throne through the senior Canmore line.
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