Dub of Scotland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dub or Duff |
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| King of Alba | |
| Reign | 962 - 967 |
| Predecessor | Indulf/Indulphus |
| Successor | Cuílen of Scotland |
| Born | c. 915 |
| Died | 967 |
| Issue | Kenneth III Grimus mac Duibh |
| Father | Malcolm I |
| Mother | Bethoc |
Dub or Duff was king of Scotland after the death of Indulf/Indulphus in 962, he reigned for 4-5 years until 967 when he died and was succeeded by Cuílen he was the son of king Malcolm I and most likely Bethoc. He was born circa 915 making him nearly 50 before he became king. He had 2 children with NN, Kenneth III who later reigned and Grimus II mac Duibh, prince of Scotland.
Reign
His reign began in 962 after the death of Indulf, king of Scots. It lasted until 967, he was succeeded by Cuilén who ruled until 971 and was succeeded by Dub's son Kenneth III.
Death
He died in 967 aged 52 (circa), leaving behind 2 children. His burial place has been lost and no one knows the exact place of his burial although it was most likely in 967 just after his death and in Iona, Scotland.
See also
In Spanish: Dubh de Escocia para niños
