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Culen
King of Scots
Cuilén mac Illuilb (Oxford Bodleian Library MS Rawlinson B 489, folio 33r).jpg
Reign 966/967 - 971
Predecessor Dubh of Scotland
Successor Amlaib or Kenneth II
Died 971
Issue Constantine III (ruled 997-1005)
Father Indulphus of Scotland

Culen was a king who ruled Scotland in the 10th century. He became king after Dubh of Scotland died in 967. Culen's rule lasted from 967 to 971, though some records show he was recognized as king as early as 966.

Culen was the son of King Indulf. We don't know who his mother was. It's also thought that he might have been the king of Strathclyde during his time as King of Scotland.

Culen died in 971. After his death, Kenneth II and Amlaib became the next kings. We don't know where Culen was buried.

  • Kenneth II of Scotland

    Kenneth II, one of the kings who ruled after Culen.

  • Sitric mac Amlaíb

    Amlaib's name as written in the Annals of Ulster.

  • An Ionsaighthigh

    Indulf, Culen's father.

  • Constantine III (Alba)

    Constantine III, Culen's son.

Images for kids

  • Cuilén mac Illuilb (Lat. 4126, folio 29v)

    Culen's name in an old book called the Poppleton manuscript.

  • Cuilén mac Illuilb (map)

    A map showing places important to Culen's life.

  • Dub mac Maíl Choluim (Oxford Bodleian Library MS Rawlinson B 489, folio 32v)

    The name of Dub, Culen's rival, in an old manuscript.

  • Sueno's Stone 20080430 panels 3-4

    Part of Sueno's Stone, which might show how King Dubh died.

  • Amlaíb mac Illuilb (Oxford Bodleian Library MS Rawlinson B 488, folio 15r)

    The name of Amlaíb, Culen's brother, in the Annals of Tigernach.

  • Cináed mac Maíl Choluim (Oxford Bodleian Library MS Rawlinson B 488, folio 15r)

    The name of Cináed mac Maíl Choluim, Culen's successor.

  • Custantín mac Cuiléin (Oxford Bodleian Library MS Rawlinson B 488, folio 15v)

    The name of Custantín mac Cuiléin, Culen's son.

  • Cuilén mac Illuilb (Oxford Bodleian Library MS Rawlinson B 489, folio 33r) 2

    The title given to Culen in an old manuscript.

  • Cast of hogback stone, Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow - DSC06243

    A special grave stone called a hogback, found in Glasgow.

See also

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