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Aedh King of Scots

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Aedh King of Scots Famous memorial

Birth
Death
878 (aged 39–40)
Burial
Isle of Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland Add to Map
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Scottish monarch. Son of Kenneth MacAlpin, he acceeded in 877 upon the death of his brother, Constantine I. He was murdered a year later by Eochaid, who conspired with Giric to seize the throne. Little is known of Aedh's life or short reign. He had two sons, the future Constantine II and Donald, King of Strathclyde.
Scottish monarch. Son of Kenneth MacAlpin, he acceeded in 877 upon the death of his brother, Constantine I. He was murdered a year later by Eochaid, who conspired with Giric to seize the throne. Little is known of Aedh's life or short reign. He had two sons, the future Constantine II and Donald, King of Strathclyde.

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  • Originally Created by: girlofcelje
  • Added: Nov 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8111526/aedh-king_of_scots: accessed ), memorial page for Aedh King of Scots (838–878), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8111526, citing St. Oran's Chapel Cemetery-the Reilig Ourain, Isle of Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland; Maintained by Find a Grave.