, 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 |
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| Death | 1036 | |||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | , Muircheartach Midheach (‘of Meath’) | 977 | ||
| , Flaithbertach ‘an Trostáin’, King of Ailech | 1036 |
Families
Family of , Flaithbertach ‘an Trostáin’, King of Ailech |
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| , Aedh ‘Athlamhan’, King of Ailech | 1033-11-00 |
Pedigree
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, Muircheartach Midheach (‘of Meath’)
- , Flaithbertach 'an Trostáin', King of Ailech