Alpin Kintyre King of Scotland, son of Eochy-Annuine King of Scotland and Urgusia Of Fortrinn. Born 744, died 785, 40 or 41 years Tradition credits Alpin with a victory over the Picts who killed himthree months later, displaying his severed head at their camp. Kennethsucceeded him in Dalriada and ruled in Pictavia also, ruling for 16years. This period is obscure but the gradual union of the two kingdomsfrom 843 is no doubt due to much intermarriage. By the Pictish marriagecustom, inheritance passed through the female. Married/ Related to: N.N. Child: 1. Kenneth MacAlpin King of ScotlandBorn 782, died 859, 76 or 77 years Kenneth ruled from 840-858. He was able to defeat the Picts, alreadyweakened by Viking raids, and permanently united the kingdom of Scotland(Alba or Albany). |