, Flaithbertach ‘an Trostáin’, King of Ailech

Birth Name Flaithbertach ‘an Trostáin’, King of Ailech
Gender male

Narrative

In Flaithbertach's time the capital was probably moved from Ailech to Tulach Og. He constantly warred with King Brian Borama. Flaithbertach 'an Trostáin', King of Ailech also went by the nick-name of Flaithbertach 'an Trostáin' (or in English, ‘of the pilgrim's staff'). He gained the title of King of Ailech in 1004. In 1014 he supported restoration of Maelsechlainin the Great as High King (last such of the southern Ui Neill). He abdicated as King of Ailech, and went on pilgrimage to Rome in 1030. He gained the title of King of Ailech in 1033.

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Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death 1036      

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father , Muircheartach Midheach (‘of Meath’)977
         , Flaithbertach ‘an Trostáin’, King of Ailech 1036

Pedigree

  1. , Muircheartach Midheach (‘of Meath’)
    1. , Flaithbertach 'an Trostáin', King of Ailech
        1. , Aedh ‘Athlamhan’, King of Ailech