Lugaid Íardonn
Irish king
About Lugaid Íardonn
Lugaid Íardonn was an Irish king.
Lugaid Íardonn, son of Énna Derg, was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland. His epithet, Old Irish for "dark brown", came from the colour of his hair. He succeeded his father, who had died of plague, to the throne, and ruled for nine years before he was killed at Ráth Clochair by Sírlám, son of Finn mac Blatha. The Lebor Gabála Érenn synchronises his reign with that of Artaxerxes I of Persia (465–424 BC). The chronology of Geoffrey Keating's Foras Feasa ar Éirinn dates his reign to 658–649 BC, that of the Annals of the Four Masters to 881–872 BC.
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 Lugaid Íardonn?
Irish king
What was Lugaid Íardonn's occupation?
Lugaid Íardonn was a king.
What nationality was Lugaid Íardonn?
Lugaid Íardonn was Irish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lugaid Íardonn. https://biography.guide/lugaid-iardonn/
MLA: "Lugaid Íardonn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lugaid-iardonn/.
Chicago: "Lugaid Íardonn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lugaid-iardonn/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:13 UTC