Eachuinn Nan Cath Maclean, 6th Chief, 2nd of Duart

Red Hector of the Battles Maclean (?-1411), or Eachann Ruadh nan Cath in Scottish Gaelic, was the 6th Chief of Clan Maclean.

Biography He was the son of Lachlan Lubanach Maclean, and he early distinguished himself by daring exploits, and was noted as being one of the best swordsmen of his time. He became so celebrated as a swordsman, that many knights who had gained for themselves renown came from distant parts to measure weapons with him. One of these was a renowned knight of Norway, who challenged Hector Roy to mortal combat. The challenge was accepted. They met at Salen, in Mull, where they fought, and where the Norwegian fell. A green mound and cairn on the sea-shore mark the spot where Hector had his antagonist buried.

Marriage and children Hector Roy's marriage to a daughter of the Earl of Douglas (either Archibald the Third or Fourth Earl of Douglas) greatly enlarged his influence. That nobleman made many overtures to induce Hector to withdraw himself from his dangerous connection with his uncle Domhnall of Islay, Lord of the Isles and Earl of Ross, now on the brink of open war with Robert, Duke of Albany and regent of the kingdom. Hector firmly withstood the blandishments of his father-in-law, for his duty as hereditary Lieutenant-General of the Isles was to his uncle Donald, and the approaching contest afforded a new field for the display of his valor.

Ancestors +Eachuinn Ruadh nan cath Maclean's ancestors in three generations Eachuinn Ruadh nan cath Maclean Father:Lachlan Lubanach Maclean of Duart Paternal Grandfather:Iain Dubh mac Gilliemore Maclean Paternal Great-Grandfather:Maolcaluim mac Giliosa Maclean Paternal Great-grandmother:Rioghnach of Carrick Paternal Grandmother:Daughter of Cumming, Lord of the Braes of Lochaber Paternal Great-Grandfather:Cumming, Lord of the Braes of Lochaber Paternal Great-Grandmother: Mother:Mary Macdonald Maternal Grandfather:John of Islay, Lord of the Isles Maternal Great-Grandfather:Aonghus Óg Mac Domhnaill, Lord of Islay Maternal Great-Grandmother:Áine Ní Chatháin Maternal Grandmother:Margaret Stewart Maternal Great-grandfather:Robert II of Scotland Maternal Great-Grandmother:Elizabeth Mure