Donald I of Scotland
| Donald I | |
|---|---|
| King of the Picts | |
 | |
| Reign | 13 February 858 - 13 April 862 |
| Predecessor | Kenneth I |
| Successor | Constantine I |
| Born | c. 812 Iona, Scotland |
| Died | 13 April 862 Perthshire, Scotland |
| House | Alpin (MacAlpin) |
| Father | Aílpin II |
Donald I was a king of Scotland from the death of his brother Kenneth MacAlpin (13 February 858) to his own death (sometime 862). He was chosen to be the next king as at this time. He was the son of Aílpin II, a king from Ireland.
Birth
[change | change source]Donald I was born in 812, most likely in Iona.
Reign[1]
[change | change source]Donald I's reign began on 13 February 858 when his brother Kenneth died from natural causes. He was king for only 3-4 years as he died in 862. He left the throne to his nephew, Constantine I.
Death
[change | change source]Donald I died on 13 April 862, 4 years and 2 months into his reign. He died in battle against Vikings. Not much else is known about his death.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "King Donald I of Scotland | Britroyals". www.britroyals.com. Retrieved 2017-05-31.