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Nechtan mac Der-Ilei

King of the Picts · Historical Figures · Died 732

Naiton son of Der-Ilei, also called Naiton son of Dargart, was king of the Picts between 706-724 and between 728-729. He succeeded his brother Bridei IV in 706. He is associated with significant religious reforms in Pictland. He abdicated in 724 in favour of his nephew and became a monk.

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In 728 and 729 he fought in a four-sided war for the Pictish throne.

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Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
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Died 732