Drest I
| Drest I | |
|---|---|
King of the Picts | |
| Reign | 412–452 |
| Predecessor | Talorc mac Achiuir |
| Successor | Talorc I |
Drest or Drust, son of Erp, is a legendary king of the Picts from 412 to 452.
Background
The Nechtan to Ireland. John of Fordun claims that Drest reigned for 45 years in the time of Palladius rather than Patrick, and conflates him with his brother Nechtan.[3]
The king lists record that he was followed by one
Talorc son of Aniel
.
Notes
- ^ Variants say he lived 100 years and fought 100 battles.
- ^ "Drust I". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ Fordun, IV, x.
References
- ISBN 1-871615-03-8
- ISBN 1-897853-05-X
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