Donnchad I, Earl of Fife

Donnchad, Earl of Fife (1133–1154), usually known in English as Duncan, was the first Gaelic magnate to have his territory regranted to him by feudal charter, by King David in 1136. Duncan, as head of the native Scottish nobility, had the job of introducing and conducting King Malcolm around the Kingdom upon his accession; however, Malcolm died not long after being crowned.[1]

He is known to have fathered two sons and one daughter:

Notes

  1. Barrow, G.W.S. Earls of Fife in the 12th Century, (Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1952-53), p. 54.

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Preceded by
Gille Míchéil
Mormaer of Fife
1133–1154
Succeeded by
Donnchad II
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