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Constantine of Dalriada, also known as Constantine mac Fergus. Constantine was king of Dalriada. He deposed Conall mac Tagd and reigned from 789- 820. He is credited to have founded Drunkeld .

He is thought to be the king commemorated on Dupplin Cross , and is a forbearer of Macbeth, the famous Scottish king.

He was also a brother of Ķengus II , who ruled the Picts from 820 to 834, and of Uen , who ruled in 837.

Additionally, he is the father of Drest , joint ruler of the Picts from 834 to 837.

Preceded by:
Eochaid IV

List of Kings of Dalriada

Succeeded by:
Oengus

Post-Roman Scotland

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