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Bridei I

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6th-century king of the Picts

Historical FiguresLived 501 to 584 · aged 83
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Bridei son of Maelchon was King of the Picts from 554 to 584. Sources are vague or contradictory regarding him, but it is believed that his court was near Loch Ness and that he may have been a Christian. Several contemporaries also claimed the title "King of the Picts".

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Nineteenth century illustration of Saint Columba's conversion of King Bridei, by William HoleNineteenth century illustration of Saint Columba's conversion of King Bridei, by William Hole

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Bridei son of Maelchon was King of the Picts from 554 to 584. Sources are vague or contradictory regarding him, but it is believed that his court was near Loch Ness and that he may have been a Christian. Several contemporaries also claimed the title "King of the Picts". He died in the mid-580s, possibly in battle, and was succeeded by Gartnait son of Domelch.

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deceased
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Lived 501 to 584 · aged 83
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