Gartnait II facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gartnait II |
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| King of the Picts | |
| Predecessor | Uradech |
| Successor | Talorc mac Achiuir |
Gartnait, son of Domelch, was an important king of the Picts. He ruled from 584 AD until his death in 595 AD. The Picts were an ancient group of people who lived in what is now Scotland.
Gartnait's Reign
Becoming King
Gartnait became king after Bridei, son of Maelchon, who died around 584 AD. We know this from old historical records called the Pictish Chronicle. These records list the kings of the Picts.
When He Ruled
Gartnait ruled for about 11 years. His death is recorded in another old text, the Annals of Tigernach, around 599 AD. After Gartnait, Nechtan nepos Uerb became the next king.
Important Events
Founding Abernethy
Some historical accounts say that King Gartnait helped start a very important monastery at Abernethy. A monastery is a place where monks live and work. This would have been a significant event for the time.
However, other old stories suggest that a different king named Nechtan might have founded it. There are a few different ideas about who truly started the monastery.
