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John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief

1300 – 1365

Scottish clan chief

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About John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief

Lived 1300 – 1365.

John Dubh Maclean, or Iain Dubh mac Gilliemore in Scottish Gaelic, or John Maclean the Black was the 4th Chief of Clan MacLean.

Biography John succeeded his father as chief of the clan. He was known as Iain Dubh Maclean, or Black John Maclean. He married a daughter of Cumming, Lord of the Braes of Lochaber. He undoubtedly had large possessions, particularly the lands of Duard and Lochbuy, of which the Lord of the Isles was his feudal superior. Hector Reaganach Maclean, 1st Laird of Lochbuie, or Hector the Stern, was the progenitor of the Lochbuie Macleans.

Death He died during the reign of Robert II of Scotland.

Ancestors + Iain Dubh mac Gilliemore's ancestors in three generations+ Iain Dubh mac Gilliemore Father:Maolcaluim mac Giliosa Paternal Grandfather:Malise mac Gilleain Paternal Great-Grandfather:Gilleain na Tuaighe Paternal Great-grandmother: Paternal Grandmother: Paternal Great-Grandfather: Paternal Great-Grandmother: Mother:Rioghnach of Carrick Maternal Grandfather:Gamail, Lord of Carrick Maternal Great-Grandfather: Maternal Great-Grandmother: Maternal Grandmother: Maternal Great-grandfather: Maternal Great-Grandmother:

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Important facts

Born
1300
Birth century
Died
1365
Positions held
Chief of Clan Maclean
Also known as
John Dubh MacLean, 1st of Duart, 4th Chief Maclean, 4th Chief of Clan Maclean

Family & relationships

Spouse
Cumming, Lord of the Braes of Lochaber
Child
Lachlan Lubanach Maclean of Duart
Parent
Maolcaluim mac Giliosa Maclean

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief?

Scottish clan chief

When was John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief born?

John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief was born in 1300.

When did John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief die?

John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief died in 1365.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Dubh Maclean, 4th Chief

· Wikidata: Q6230229

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