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Constantine of Dalriada, also known as Constantine mac Fergus. Constantine was king of Dalriada. He deposed Conall mac Tagd and reigned from 789-820. He is credited to have founded Drunkeld.
He is thought to be the king commemorated on Dupplin Cross, and is a forbearer of Macbeth, the famous Scottish king.
He was also a brother of Óengus II, who ruled the Picts from 820 to 834, and of Uen, who ruled in 837.
Additionally, he is the father of Drest, joint ruler of the Picts from 834 to 837.
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