Drest IX facts for kids

Imagine a time long ago in what is now Scotland. From about 834 to 837, a ruler named Drest was the King of the Picts. The Picts were an ancient people who lived in eastern and northern Scotland. Drest followed his uncle, Óengus, as king. His father was King Caustantín.

Who Were the Picts?

The Picts were a group of people who lived in what is now Scotland during the early Middle Ages. They were known for their unique art, especially their carved stones. These stones often showed animals, symbols, and scenes of battles. The Pictish kingdom was powerful for many centuries.

Drest's Time as King

Drest ruled as King of the Picts for about three years. His reign lasted from 834 to 837. We know about the length of his rule from old records called "Pictish king lists." These lists are like ancient history books that name the kings and how long they ruled.

Drest and Talorgan

In some of these old king lists, Drest is mentioned alongside another person, Talorgan son of Uuthoil. Some historians from later times, like John of Fordun, even combined their names. They called this combined king "Durstolorger." This might have happened because of an earlier king named "Dubthalorc." It can be a bit confusing, but it shows how history was recorded long ago.

Picts and Dál Riata

For a while, some historians thought that Pictish kings during this time also ruled over another kingdom. This other kingdom was called Dál Riata. Dál Riata was a Gaelic kingdom located in what is now western Scotland and parts of Ireland. However, experts no longer believe that Pictish kings ruled both areas at the same time. This helps us understand the separate histories of these ancient kingdoms.

See also

• House of Óengus