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Óengus I of the Picts

d. 761 · 8th century · Also known as Óengus son of Fergus, Óengus mac Fergusa

Óengus son of Fergus was king of the Picts from 729 to 761 and the most powerful ruler in northern Britain of his time. Emerging from civil wars in Pictland, he defeated his rivals, campaigned against Dál Riata, whose stronghold of Dunadd he took in 736, and fought Strathclyde. The Pictish over-kingship based in Fortriu reached its height under him.

Óengus I of the Picts
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Mentioned in 2 profiles

Kingdom of the PictsMilitary, SummaryDal RiataMilitary, Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 4 state histories

Kingdom of FortriuKingdom of the PictsCenel LoairnKingdom of Atholl

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