Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl
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Forbhlaith (written also as Forflissa, Ferelith, Fernelith or Forueleth) was the latter of two heiresses of Atholl, the other being her sister Isabella. She married David de Hastings, a French knight who already possessed minor lands in Angus. They were, however, without a son when David died in 1247.[1] They were succeeded by their daughter Ada.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Roberts 1997, pp. 54–5.
Further reading
[edit]- Roberts, John L. (1997), Lost Kingdoms: Celtic Scotland in the Middle Ages, Edinburgh, pp. 54–5
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)[full citation needed] - Sellar, David, "Forflissa/Forbflaith/Hvarflöð", Regions and Rulers in Ireland c.1100-c.1650, pp. 51–53[full citation needed]
- Forbhlaith (Scottish Gaelic Given Names for Women)
| [Known] 10th-century mormaers | |
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| [Known] Mormaers from the Atholl line |
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| Appointed between Robert I and James I | |
| Stewart of Balveny | |
| Stewart of Innermeath | |
