Aedan of Dalriada
Aedan mac Gabhran (c. 532–April 17, 608) was a king of the Dalriada Scots. He reigned from about 574 to 606 or 608.
He was the son of Gabhran, 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 dependent on the Irish Dairiada, but coming into collision with his southern neighbours he led a large force against Ęthelfrith, king of the Northumbrians, and was defeated at a place called Daegsanstane, probably in Liddesdale.
Some consider him a possible historical basis for King Arthur.
This article incorporates text from the public domain 1911 Encyclopędia Britannica.
| Preceded by: Conall I |
List of Kings of Dalriada | Succeeded by: Eochaid I |
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