About Donnchadh de Strathearn
Donnchadh de Strathearn was a catholic priest.
Donnchadh de Strathearn was a 14th-century bishop of Dunkeld. He was probably from the family of the Gaelic Earls of Strathearn, perhaps even the son of Maol Íosa IV, Earl of Strathearn. He was in the company of, as his brother Maol Íosa V was, Edward Balliol when the latter invaded Scotland and contested the crown of the young king David Bruce. Following the death of William Sinclair, bishop of Dunkeld, Pope Clement VI, who had previously reserved the see for his own nominee, appointed Donnchadh as bishop. This was in the year 1347. The canons of Dunkeld had actually elected another man, Robert de Den, as bishop, but this election was quashed. Donnchadh does not seem to have experienced many problems with King David after the latter's restoration. He attended David's parliaments and frequently attested his charters.
Donnchadh died early in the year 1355.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Donnchadh de Strathearn?
Scottish bishop
When did Donnchadh de Strathearn die?
Donnchadh de Strathearn died in 1355.
What was Donnchadh de Strathearn's occupation?
Donnchadh de Strathearn was a catholic priest.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Donnchadh de Strathearn
· DBpedia: Donnchadh de Strathearn
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donnchadh de Strathearn. https://biography.guide/donnchadh-de-strathearn/
MLA: "Donnchadh de Strathearn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/donnchadh-de-strathearn/.
Chicago: "Donnchadh de Strathearn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/donnchadh-de-strathearn/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC