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Donald, Lord of the Isles

d. c. 1423 · 15th century · Also known as Donald of the Isles, Domhnall of Islay

Donald, Lord of the Isles, was the head of Clan Donald and ruler of the Hebrides and western Highlands from the late 1380s. Son of John of Islay and Margaret Stewart, daughter of King Robert II, he claimed the earldom of Ross through his wife Mariota. His campaign to secure it led to the Battle of Harlaw in 1411.

Donald, Lord of the Isles
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