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Constantin I of Alba, King of Alba

Male Abt 836 - 877  (41 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Constantin I of Alba, King of Alba was born about 836 in Scotland; died in 877 in Inverdovat, Fife, Scotland (no longer exists).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reign: From 862 to 877; King of Alba

    Notes:

    Name:


    Constantin I of Alba's name was also spelt Constantín mac Áeda.

    Died:
    He died in battle with the Vikings. The Vikings took him prisoner off the coast of Fife, took him to a cave near Crai, and then slowly put him to death.

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

    Children:
    1. 2. Donald II of Alba, King of the Scots  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 862 in Scotland; died in 900 in Forres, Moray, Scotland.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Donald II of Alba, King of the Scots Descendancy chart to this point (1.Constantin1) was born in 862 in Scotland; died in 900 in Forres, Moray, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reign: From 889 to 900; King of the Scots

    Notes:

    Name:


    His name was also spelt Domnall.

    Christened:
    He was killed.

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

    Children:
    1. 3. Malcolm I, King of Alba  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 897 in Scotland; died in 954 in Fordoun, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Malcolm I, King of Alba Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.Constantin1) was born in 897 in Scotland; died in 954 in Fordoun, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reign: From 943 to 954; King of Alba

    Notes:

    Name:


    His name was also spelt Mael-Coluim.

    He was a strong ruler

    Died:
    He was killed by the men of Moray.

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

    Children:
    1. 4. Dubh, King of Alba  Descendancy chart to this point died in 966/67 in Forres, Moray, Scotland.
    2. 5. Kenneth II, King of Alba  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 932 in Scotland; died in 995 in Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Dubh, King of Alba Descendancy chart to this point (3.Malcolm3, 2.Donald2, 1.Constantin1) died in 966/67 in Forres, Moray, Scotland.

    Notes:

    Name:


    History:
    In 962, he was crowned the King of Alba.

    By 962, a rivalry had arisen between the heirs of Ædh MacAlpin and the heirs of Constantine MacAlpin. Cuilen, son of Indulf thought he should have been named king, and gathered support.

    In 965, the two forces met at Duncrub, and Dubh was the victor but Cuilen fled. When Dubh was killed, Cuillen asumed the throne.

    John of Fordun refers to Dubh in the late 14th century "as a man of dove-like simplicity but harsh on rebels and lawlessness in his realm".

    Died:
    He was killed in battle.

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


  2. 5.  Kenneth II, King of Alba Descendancy chart to this point (3.Malcolm3, 2.Donald2, 1.Constantin1) was born in 932 in Scotland; died in 995 in Fettercairn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: He was also known as Kenneth II King of Alba. In 971, he was crowned King of Alba.
    • Reign: From 971 to 995; King of Alba

    Notes:

    Name:


    He was also known as Cinead.

    History:
    He was also known as Cinead.

    In 971, he was crowned King of Alba.

    Died:
    He was killed by his own men.

    Family/Spouse: daughter of Leinster. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Malcolm II, King of the Scots and King of Strathclyde  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 958; died on 25 Nov 1034 in Glamis Castle, Glamis, Angus, Scotland.
    2. 7. Dunegal of Alba  Descendancy chart to this point died in 999 in Scotland.
    3. 8. Suibne mac Cináeda of Alba  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1034.


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