Nineteenth century illustration of Saint Columba's conversion of King Bridei, by William Hole
Bridei son of Maelchon (died c. 586) was King of the Picts from 554 to 584. Sources are vague or contradictory regarding him, but it is believed that his court was near Loch Ness and that he may have been a Christian. Several contemporaries also claimed the title "King of the Picts". He died in the mid-580s, possibly in battle, and was succeeded by Gartnait son of Domelch.
Bridei son of Maelchon (died c. 586) was King of the Picts from 554 to 584. Sources are vague or contradictory regarding him, but it is believed that his...
Bridei (also Brude, Bruide, Breidei or Bred) is a name shared by a number of Pictish people, including: BrideiI of the Picts (Brude son of Maelchon, r...
rise to power, and reign of King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century. Like much of Marillier's work, The Bridei Chronicles are rooted in historical...
Eurgain (daughter) Rhun Hir It is possible but highly debated whether BrideiI and his sister Domelch were children of Maelgwn. Their father is given...
century, probably by 724, placing them in the reigns of the sons of Der-Ilei, Bridei and Nechtan. Irish annals (the Annals of Ulster, Annals of Innisfallen)...
Bridei son of Beli, died 692 was king of Fortriu and of the Picts from 671 until 692. His reign marks the start of the period known to historians as the...
the name of a wizard who lived in 6th century Pictland and served King BrideiI. Adomnán of Iona wrote about him and his relation to St Columba during...
Hermenegild Maurus, Roman abbot and saint (b. 512) Approximate date – BrideiI, king of the Picts Rome at War (AD 293–696), p. 60. Michael Whitby, 2002...
king lists contained in the Poppleton Manuscript have Gartnait following BrideiI whose death c. 586 is recorded by the Irish annals. Death of Gartnait II...
historical record is sparse. Hunter (2000) states in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century AD: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and...
historical record is sparse. Hunter (2000) states that in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century AD: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and...
swimming across the river. According to Adomnán, when Columba visited King BrideiI of Pictland at his house on the River Ness, he met a wizard named Broichan...
year being jointly with Bridei son of Maelchon according to some versions. Some variants place his reign between Gartnait I and Drest IV which may be...
derivation has emerged. Hunter (2000) states that in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and the...
the Dál Riata possessions in Scotland came under serious threat from BrideiI, king of the Picts, resulting in them seeking the Northern Uí Néill's aid...
historical record is sparse. Hunter (2000) states that in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and the...
of Mann Lords of Galloway Hunter (2000) states that in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and the...
and the father of Eugein I, his successor. Beli map Neithon is probably identifiable as the Beli who was the father of Bridei III of the Picts, as the...
Bridei son of Uuid (Old Irish: Bruide mac Foith; died 641) was a king of the Picts from 635 to 641. The Pictish Chronicle king list gives him a reign of...
King (?–c.606) Picts (complete list) – Galam Cennalath, King (550–555) BrideiI, King (554–584) Gartnait II, King (584–595) Nechtan nepos Uerb, King (595–616)...
historical record is sparse. Hunter (2000) states in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century AD: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and...
Uurad, and then Bridei VI succeeded him as the King of the Picts. According to List One, Uurad's reign lasted three years, while Bridei VI reigned for...
Hermenegild Maurus, Roman abbot and saint (b. 512) Approximate date – BrideiI, king of the Picts 585 April 13 – Hermenegild, Visigothic prince (or 586)...
Pictish king Bridei son of Maelchon, who ruled from 554 to 584, as being by the River Ness, in or near to the heartland of Fortriu. Bridei is depicted...
is sparse. For example, Hunter (2000) states that in relation to King BrideiI of the Picts in the sixth century: "As for Shetland, Orkney, Skye and the...
Aega, Mayor of the Palace (Neustria and Burgundy) Arechis I, duke of Benevento (Italy) Bridei II, king of the Picts Emperor Constantine III of the Byzantine...
Bridei V (Gaelic: Bruide mac Fergusa) was king of the Picts from 761 until 763. He was the brother of Óengus, whom he succeeded as king. His death is recorded...
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