About Drest I
Born 450. Drest I was a monarch.
Drest or Drust, son of Erp, is a legendary king of the Picts from 412 to 452.
Background The Pictish Chronicle tells that Drest reigned for 100 years and triumphed in 100 battles. In the face of encroachment from Angles, Britons and Scots, he established control over much of Northern Britain after the disruption following the withdrawal of the Romans. W.A. Cummins suggests that under his leadership the Picts may have expanded their territory as far south as the line of Hadrian's Wall. The Pictish Chronicle states that Saint Patrick went to Ireland in the nineteenth year of Drest's reign, which would place it in the middle of the 5th century. The Chronicle claims that he exiled his brother Nechtan to Ireland. John of Fordun claims that Drest reigned for 45 years in the time of Palladius rather than Patrick, and conflates him with his brother Nechtan.
The king lists record that he was followed by one Talorc son of Aniel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Drest I?
king of the Picts
When was Drest I born?
Drest I was born in 450.
What was Drest I's occupation?
Drest I was a monarch.
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