Individual Details

Crínán of Dunkeld Abbott of Dunkeld

(975 - 5 Apr 1045)

Events

Birth975Atholl, Perth, Scotland
MarriageAbt 1010(of), Atholl, Perth, Scotland - Beatrice Princess of Scotland
Death5 Apr 1045Battle of Dunkeld - Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland
Alt nameCrinan Demormaer
Alt nameKing Crinan of Dunkeld Demormaer
Royal HouseDunkeld
Title (Nobility)Abbot of Dunkeld, Monastery of St. Columba

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Death

Killed in battle fighting King Macbeth.

Royal House

Crínán and Bethóc were the progenitors of the House of Dunkeld, a dynasty that ruled Scotland for 250 years, spanning 3 centuries.

Title (Nobility)

The abbotacy of Dunkeld was a hereditary feudal position, often exercised in name only, however, Crinán is believed to have been Abbot in deed as well as name, for he appears to have acted as Abbot in charge of the monastery in his time. He was thus a man of high position in both clerical and secular society.