Domnall (Donald II) Mac Causantin, King Of Scots
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Name Domnall (Donald II) Mac Causantin, King Of Scots [1, 2, 3, 4] Gender Male Died 900 [1] Notes - Donald succeeded to the kingship in 889, when the joint-kings Eochaid and Giric were deposed. Little is known of his reign excepting a battle, probably in 893 when he defeated Viking raiders. He was, in turn, killed by another Viking raid in 900. He was the first king to be called 'ri Alban', or 'King of Scots' upon his death. He was succeeded by his cousin Constantine II, who reigned for 43 years, an incredible period
for a early medieval king.
Person ID I926 Bosdet Genealogy Last Modified 16 May 2013
Father Causantin (Constantine I) Mac Cinaed, King Of Picts And Scots, d. 876 Relationship Natural Family ID F1436 Group Sheet
Children 1. Mael Coluim (Malcolm I) Mac Domnall King Of Scots, d. 954 Family ID F1636 Group Sheet
- Donald succeeded to the kingship in 889, when the joint-kings Eochaid and Giric were deposed. Little is known of his reign excepting a battle, probably in 893 when he defeated Viking raiders. He was, in turn, killed by another Viking raid in 900. He was the first king to be called 'ri Alban', or 'King of Scots' upon his death. He was succeeded by his cousin Constantine II, who reigned for 43 years, an incredible period
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