Indulf of Scotland
| Indulf | |
|---|---|
| King of Alba (Rex Alban) | |
 | |
| Reign | 954 - 962 |
| Predecessor | Malcolm I |
| Successor | Dub |
| Died | 962 Cullen, Scotland |
| House | Alpin |
| Father | Constantine II |
Indulf was king of Scots from 954-962 and succeeded his cousin Malcolm I to the throne of Alba in 954. He died in 962, 8 years after he became king and passed the throne to his son Dub.
Birth[change | change source]
Indulf was king of Alba from 954-962 for 8 years, he was born sometime in the 900's. He reigned after Malcolm I and was succeeded by Dub. An interesting note is that Dub was supposedly black, nicknamed the Niger or the Vehement.
Reign[change | change source]
Indulf's reign began in 954 when he was most likely 30 or 40 years old, he died only 8 years later in 962. His legacy is forgotten and does not live on. He is rarely mentioned now.
Death[change | change source]
He died in 962 in Scotland, 100 years after Donald I's death and was succeeded by his eldest son for the first time in the history of Alban Monarchs, Dub.
Burial[change | change source]
He is buried in Iona, like most Scottish monarchs from that time period. He was most likely buried not late after his death in around 967/8.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "King Indulf of Scotland | Britroyals". www.britroyals.com. Retrieved 2017-06-01.