Roy Family Genealogy
Genealogy of the Roy family, including Boudreau, Burnett, Myers, Ward, Whelpley, and Woodman
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Ædh "Swift-Foot"

Male - 878


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  1. 1.  Ædh "Swift-Foot" died in 878 in Scotland.

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    • History: birth to death

    Notes:

    History:
    His name was also spelt Ethus.

    In 877, he was crowned the King of Alba, but only ruled for a year.

    Died:
    He was killed by Giric Mac Dungal, a chieftain who lived in Dundrun, and was a leader among the Northern nobles, who was allied with the Thorestein. This was the first attempt of a rival clan to claim the kingship of both Northern and Southern Scotland.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]