Eóganan mac Óengusa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Uuen (Eóganan mac Óengusa) |
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| King of the Picts | |
| Reign | 837–839 |
| Predecessor | Drest IX |
| Successor | Uurad |
Uuen son of Onuist (also known by his nickname Eóganán) was a powerful leader who ruled as King of the Picts from 837 to 839 AD. The Picts were an ancient people who lived in what is now Scotland.
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Uuen's Life and Reign
Uuen was the son of Onuist II, who was also a king. Uuen became king after his cousin, Drest IX, in either 836 or 837.
The Battle of 839
Old Irish historical records, called annals, mostly mention Uuen because of his death. In 839, Uuen and his brother Bran, along with many other Pictish leaders, fought a huge battle against the Vikings. Sadly, Uuen, his brother, and many others were killed in this fight. This big defeat was a major turning point for the Picts. It ended a long period where Uuen's family had been the main rulers of Pictland.
Other Stories About Uuen
Even though the historical records about Uuen are short, there are other interesting stories about him.
- Saint Andrew's Relics: One story from St Andrews says that Uuen was one of the sons of Onuist who met Saint Regulus. Saint Regulus supposedly brought the holy items (relics) of Saint Andrew to Scotland.
- Prayers for Kings: Uuen, along with his uncle Caustantín mac Fergusa, seems to have supported monasteries in Northumbria (an old kingdom in northern England). His name is found in a special book called the Liber Vitae Dunelmensis. This book, from around 840, lists people for whom prayers were said.
- Kings in Poetry: Uuen, his father, uncle, and cousin Domnall mac Caustantín are also mentioned in an old praise poem called the Duan Albanach. This poem lists the kings who ruled before Máel Coluim III. These kings were included because they were important in the founding stories of places like Dunkeld and St Andrews.
After Uuen's Death
After Uuen died, several other kings ruled for short periods. These included Uurad and his sons, and Bridei VII. Eventually, Cináed mac Ailpín (also known as Kenneth MacAlpin) became king. He was a very important ruler who started a new ruling family in Scotland.
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