AEDAN

Aedan of Dalriada, also known as Aedan mac Gabhran. Aedan was king of Dalriada. He reigned from about 574 to 606 or 608.

He was the son of Gabran, king of Dalriada, and became king after the death of his kinsman King Conall, when he was crowned at Iona by Saint Columba. He refused to allow his kingdom to remain in dependence on the Irish Dairiada, but coming into collision with his southern neighbours he led a large force against AEthelfrith, king of the Northumbrians, and was defeatedat a place called Daegsanstane, probably in Liddesdale.

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Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed

Preceded by: Conall I

List of Kings of Dalriada

Succeeded by: Eochaid I