About Glúniarann
Born 900. Glúniarann was a monarch.
Glúniarann ( ; literally Iron-Knee) was a Viking leader who may have reigned as King of Dublin. It is speculated he may have been a member of the Uí Ímair.
Biography The Annals of Ulster mention Glúniarann for the first and only time in 895, describing him plundering Armagh with an army of Dubliners:
The Annals of the Four Masters are the only other annals which mention Glúniarann by name, describing the same event:
Downham speculates that Glúniarann may have succeeded Sitriuc mac Ímair as King of Dublin. Throughout the 880s and 890s Dublin suffered through debilitating dynastic conflicts, resulting in the ambiguity as to who ruled. The annals do not mention Glúniarann's origins, but the name was later used by a member of the Uí Ímair, perhaps indicating a familial connection between Glúniarann and Ímar. The Annals of the Four Masters describe Glúntradna 's death:
The Chronicon Scotorum describes the same event, but adds no further information.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Glúniarann?
King of Dublin
When was Glúniarann born?
Glúniarann was born in 900.
What was Glúniarann's occupation?
Glúniarann was a monarch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Glúniarann. https://biography.guide/gluniarann/
MLA: "Glúniarann." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gluniarann/.
Chicago: "Glúniarann." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gluniarann/.
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