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Máel Dúin mac Conaill

600 – 689

7th-century Scottish monarch

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About Máel Dúin mac Conaill

Lived 600 – 689. Máel Dúin mac Conaill was a monarch.

Máel Dúin mac Conaill (died 688) was a king in Dál Riata (modern western Scotland).

He was the son of Conall Crandomna. His death is reported by the Annals of Ulster, but without mention of a title. He is among the kings named by the Duan Albanach, following his brother Domnall Donn, which assigns him an improbable reign of 17 years.

The general confusion of the sources makes any conclusion difficult, but while it is likely that Máel Dúin was co-ruler, with his brother Domnall Donn, of the Cenél nGabráin lands in Kintyre, it is not likely that Máel Dúin and Domnall were high kings of Dál Riata. Whether the lands of the Cenél nGabráin were subject to Ecgfrith of Northumbria, or whether they were dominated by Ferchar Fota of the Cenél Loairn, cannot be said with certainty.

The next king of the Cenél nGabráin known is Eochaid mac Domangairt.

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Important facts

Born
600
Birth century
Died
689
Occupation
Nationality
Dál Riata
Positions held
List of kings of Dál Riata
Also known as
Mael Duin mac Conaill

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Máel Dúin mac Conaill?

7th-century Scottish monarch

When was Máel Dúin mac Conaill born?

Máel Dúin mac Conaill was born in 600.

When did Máel Dúin mac Conaill die?

Máel Dúin mac Conaill died in 689.

What was Máel Dúin mac Conaill's occupation?

Máel Dúin mac Conaill was a monarch.

What nationality was Máel Dúin mac Conaill?

Máel Dúin mac Conaill's recorded nationality: Dál Riata.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Máel Dúin mac Conaill

· Wikidata: Q881203

· DBpedia: Máel Dúin mac Conaill

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