 Complete the following phrase:  While earlier evidence for human occupation is abundant, Dundees success and growth as a seaport town arguably came as a result of William the Lions charter, granting Dundee to his younger brother, David later Earl of Huntingdon in the late 12th century. The situation of the town and its promotion by Earl David as a trading centre led to a period of prosperity and growth. The earldom was passed down to Davids descendants, amongst whom was John Balliol. The town became a Royal Burgh on Johns coronation as king in 1292. The town and its castle were occupied by English forces for several years during the 