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Derbforgaill ingen Donnchada O'Brien of Leinster
- Preferred Name: Derbforgaill ingen Donnchada O'Brien of Leinster[1] [2] [3] [4]
- Gender: F
- Fact: with note: Description: https://www.geni.com/people/Dearbforgail-%C3%93-Briain/6000000005599447055?through=6000000008630666266
- Death: ABT 1080 in Kinsale, Cork, Munster, Ireland at LATI: N1.7075 LONG: E8.5306
- _FSFTID: with note: Description: 9CJC-Z3K
- Birth: ABT 1000 in Leinster, Ireland at LATI: N3.0833 LONG: E7
- _STAT: with note: Description: MARRIED
- FSID: LTK3-YL5
- Notes:
=== Life Sketch ===
https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/IRELAND.htm#DearbforgailMDermotLeinster
BRIAN Boroma, son of CEINNÉITIG & his wife --- ([941]-killed in battle Clontarf 23 Apr 1014). The Annals of Ulster record the birth in 941 of "Brian son of Cennéitig”[986]. The Annals of the Four Masters record the birth in 925 of “Brian son of Ceinnedigh” adding that this was “24 years before Maelseachlainn son of Domnhall”[987], although this proposed date of birth of Brian is improbable considering the date of his death. The Annals of Tigernach record that “Brian mac Cendéidigh” attacked “Inis Cathaig (Scattery Island)…[and] therein the Foreigners of Limerick…Imar, and Olaf one of his sons and Dubchenn his other son” in [975/76][988]. The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Cennétig” killed “Mael Muad king of Desmumu” in battle in 978[989]. The Annals of Inisfallen record that "Brian son of Cennétig” defeated and killed “Mael Muad son of Bran king of Caisel” at “the battle of Belach Lechta” in 978[990]. King of Munster. The Annals of Inisfallen record that "Brian son of Cennétig…and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temuir” divided Ireland between them in 997 “Leth Cuinn to Mael Sechnaill and Leth Moga to Brian”[991]. High King of Ireland 1002. The Annals of Tigernach record that “Brían Boroma regnat” in [999/1000][992]. The Chronicon of Mariano Scotti records that "Brian rex Hiberniæ" was killed "1014 IX Kal Mai"[993]. Orkneyinga Saga records that Sigurd Jarl of Orkney went to Ireland “five years after the Battle of Svoldur” to support “King Sigtrygg Silk-Beard” against “King Brian of Ireland”, and left “his elder sons in charge of the earldom”, but was killed in the battle in which King Brian was killed[994]. The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Ceinnéitig son of Lorcán king of Ireland and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temair" led an army to “Áth Cliath” in 1014, adding that Brian was killed in the battle[995]. The Annals of the Four Masters record that “Brian son of Ceinneidigh monarch of Ireland in the 88th year of his age” was killed in 1013 in the battle [of Clontarf][996].
m [firstly] ---. The name of Brian´s first wife is not known. However, it is probable that he was married before his marriage to Gormlaith in order to have grandson who was killed in battle in 1014.
m [secondly] (after 981, [separated]) as her second husband, GORMLAITH, widow of OLAF Sihtricsson King of Dublin, daughter of MORUGH MacFinn King of Leinster & his wife --- (-1030). The Annals of Tigernach record the death in 1030 of “Gormlaith, daughter of Murchad son of Fland” mother of “Sitric son of Olaf king of the Foreigners and of Donnchad son of Brian king of Munster”[997]. Brian must have separated from his wife Gormlaith if the reference to his wife Dub is correct, unless the marriages were polygamous. She married thirdly, as his [third] wife, Maelsechnaill King of Ireland. The Annals of the Four Masters record the death in 1030 of “Gormlaith daughter of Murchadh son of Finn, mother of the king of the foreigners Sitric, Donnchadh son of Brian king of Munster, and Conchobhar son of Maeleachlainn king of Teamhair”[998].
m [thirdly] DUB Chablaig, daughter of [CATHAL King of Connaught & his wife ---] (-1009). The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1009 of "Dub Chablaig daughter of the king of Connacht…wife of Brian son of Ceinnéitig"[999]. The name of her father is not given. However, it is reasonable to suppose that he was Cathal who was king of Connaught at the time.
Brian & his first wife had one child:
1. MURCHAD (-killed in battle Clontarf 23 Apr 1014). The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Ceinnéitig son of Lorcán king of Ireland and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temair" led an army to “Áth Cliath” in 1014, adding that Brian was killed in the battle “and his son Murchad and the latter´s son…Tairdelbach”[1000]. The Annals of the Four Masters record that “Murchadh son of Brain heir apparent of the sovereignty of Ireland in the 63rd year of his age” was killed in 1013 in the battle [of Clontarf][1001]. m ---. The name of Murchad & his wife is not known. Murchad & his wife had one child:
a) TOIRDELBACH (-killed in battle Clontarf 23 Apr 1014). The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Ceinnéitig son of Lorcán king of Ireland and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temair" led an army to “Áth Cliath” in 1014, adding that Brian was killed in the battle “and his son Murchad and the latter´s son…Tairdelbach”[1002].
Brian & his [first/second] wife had one child:
2. DOMNALL (-1011). The Annals of Inisfallen record the death in 1011 of "Domnall son of Brian”[1003]. The Annals of the Four Masters record the death in 1010 of “Domhnall son of Brian son of Ceinneidigh, son of the king of Ireland”[1004]. m ---. The name of Domnall´s wife is not known. Domnall & his wife had one child:
a) TOIRDELBACH ([1008/09]-Cenn Coradh 14 Jul 1086). The Annals of Inisfallen record that "the son of Domnall son of Brian” killed “Ua Donnocáin king of Ara” in 1031[1005]. The Annals of Ulster record that "Ua Briain…Toirdelbach” killed “Ua Donnocáin king of Ara Tire” in 1031[1006]. King of Munster 1064. High King of Ireland 1072.
- see below.
b) DIARMAIT (-killed 1051). The Annals of Tigernach record that “Diarmait son of Domnall son of Brian” was killed by “Murchad son of Brián” in 1051[1007]. The Annals of Inisfallen record the death in 1051 of "Diarmait Ua Briain…slain by Murchad Ua Briain”[1008].
Brian & his second wife had two children:
3. TADHG (-killed 1023). The Annals of Tigernach record that “Tadg son of Brian Boroma” was killed by “the Eili instigated by his brother…Dondchad” in [1021/23][1009]. The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1023 of "Tadc son of Brian killed by the Éile”[1010].
4. [son . It is probable that Derborgaill´s father was one of the sons of Brian who are named above, but the primary source which names him as not yet been identified. The mother of this son was most probably Brian´s wife Gormlaith as his daughter Derborgaill had a daughter of this name, which appears to restrict his identity to Tadhg or Donnchad.] m ---. One child:
a) DERBORGAILL (-Imlech 1080). The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1080 of "Derbhforgaill daughter of Brian´s son, wife of Diarmait son of Mael na mBó…in Imlech”[1011]. m DERMOT MacMailnamo [Diarmait mac Máel na mBó] King of Leinster and of Ireland (-killed in battle Odba 7 Feb 1072).
=== THE PLANTAGENET ANCESTRY (GS NUMBER Q940 ===
THE PLANTAGENET ANCESTRY (GS NUMBER Q940 D2T) P.114; ROYAL ANCESTORS OF MAGNA CHARTA BARONS BY COLLIN P. CARR, P.144, 145; ANCESTRAL FILE, LDS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY;
=== !SOURCE: Weis 175-3; see also "Royal An ===
!SOURCE: Weis 175-3; see also "Royal Ancestors," PC #480. !NOTE: Granddaughter of King Brian Boru.
=== !NOTE: Humphrey 46.ged;;;;, Source Media ===
!NOTE: Humphrey 46.ged;;;;, Source Media Type: Other. Date of Import: Oct !NOTE: Corrie Hale Families 11-18-02.FTW;;;;, Source Media Type: Other. !NOTE: GEDCOM File : Corrie Hale Families 12-4-02.ged !BIRTH: Humphrey 46.ged;;;;, Source Media Type: Other. Date of Import: !BIRTH: Corrie Hale Families 11-18-02.FTW;;;;, Source Media Type: Other. !MARRIAGE: GEDCOM File : Corrie Hale Families 12-4-02.ged
=== !Ancestral Roots, Line 175-3. !The Genea ===
!Ancestral Roots, Line 175-3. !The Genealogist, pp 8, v 1 # 1.
=== BIRTH-MARRIAGE: LDS Ancestor file - Doc. ===
BIRTH-MARRIAGE: LDS Ancestor file - Doc. AFN000156 Birth: About 1000; ,,Leinster,Ireland Marriage: Dermad, King of Leinster
=== Sources: A. Roots 175; Young; AF; Kings ===
Sources: A. Roots 175; Young; AF; Kings and Queens of Br itain; Kraentzler 1441. Roots: Darbforgaill. Young: Derb-forgaill, died 1080. K: Dearbhforgal.
=== O'Brien, Dearbforgail ingen Donnchada Di ===
O'Brien, Dearbforgail ingen Donnchada Died: 1080 Notes: Some lineages show her as the daughter of Brian Boru. Ben Senchus 190, 229. Father: O'Brien, Donnchad, King of Munster Married to mBó, Diarmait MacMáil na, King of Ireland &Leinster Child 1: mB, Murchad macDiarmata meicMáel na, King of Leinster Child 2: macDiarmata, Énna, King of Leinster
=== Given Name: Devorgilla , Queen Of Leins ===
Given Name: Devorgilla , Queen Of Leinster Surname: Macmorrough M.L.CALL/RA CHART 480
=== DARFORGAILL (Dervorgilla) married Dermo ===
DARFORGAILL (Dervorgilla) married Dermond, King of Leinster. Dermond was slain at Odhba on 23 February 1071/72 (see Ireland-Leinster). Darbforgaill was the daughter of MOROUGH O'BRIEN, King of Leinster, the son of (Ancestral line of John Talbot, 10th Earl of Shrewsbury, Ancestral line of descendants of Rev. John Knox, Hugh Bigod, Gilbert de Clare) BRIEN BOROM the Great, King of Munster 1009-39, Monarch of Ireland 1027-39, routed and expelled the Danes from Ireland. He was born in 951 and died on Good Friday 1039. He married Gormflath who died about 1023. She was the daughter of Morough MacFlinn. Brien Borom was the son of KENEDY, King of Munster, married Mary Bebion (Bevionn), daughter of Arca, Lord of West Connaught. Her sister, Cressa, married Teige, Prince of Connaught (see Ireland-Connaught). Kenedy was the son of LORCAN, King of Thormond, was the son of LACHTNA, King of Thomond, was the son of CORC, King of Munster, was the son of ANTUAN, Prince of Munster, was the son of MAHON lived about the 7th Century after Christ. Mahon was the son of TURLOPH or THEOCLORIC, King of Munster, was the son of CATHAL, King of Thomond, was the son of HUGH CAOMH, King of Thomond, was the son of CONALL, Prince of Thomond, was the son of EOCHAIDH BABDEARG, King of Munster, was the son of CARTHAN FIONN, King of Thomond, was the son of BLOID, King of Thomond, was the son of CAIS, King of Thomond, was the son of CONCIE EACHLUATH, King of Munster, was the son of LIUGHDEACH MEAN, King of Munster, was the son of AONGUS, King of Munster, was the son of FIREUIRB, King of Munster, was the son of MODHA CIURB, King of Munster, was the son of Cormac and Oriund. (Ancestral line of John Talbot, 10th Earl of Shrewsbury, Ancestral line of descendants of Rev. John Knox, Hugh Bigod, Gilbert de Clare) COMAC CAS, King of Munster, married, first, Oriund, daughter of the King of Denmark, and married, second, Samuir, daughter of Ailbbe who was the daughter of Cormac Ulfhada, Monarch of Ireland. OWEN MOR was ancestor of the Great Stewarts of Lennox and of the Collins family (see below). CORMAC and OWEN were the sons of (Ancestral line of John Talbot, 10th Earl of Shrewsbury, Ancestral line of descendants of Rev. John Knox, Hugh Bigod, Gilbert de Clare) OILIOLL OLUM, King of Munster, died in 125. He married, as her second husband, Sadhbh, daughter of Conn of 100 Battles, Monarch of Ireland. Oillioll was the son of EOGAN MORE, King of Munster, married Beara, daughter of Heber More, son of Miodhna, King of Castile. Eogan More was the son of MODHA NEID, King of Munster, married Sioda, daughter of Flion, son of Fiachradh of the Eardaidhe. Modha Neid was the son of DEARG, Prince of Munster, was the son of DEIRGTHINE, King of Munser, was the son of EANU MUNCHAOIN, Half King of Munster, was the son of LUIGHEACH MORE, King of Munster, was the son of MOFENTS, Prince of Munster, was the son of MUIREACH, King of Munster, was the Son of EOCHAIDH, King of Munster, was the Son of DUACH DONN DALTA DEAGHADH, 84th Monarch of Ireland, died A.M. 3890 or 114 B.C. He was the son of CARBRE LOISGLEATHAN, King of Munster, was the son of LUGHAIDH LUAGHNE, 82nd Monarch of Ireland, died A.M. 3867 or 137 B.C. He was the son of JONADHMHAR, 80th Monarch of Ireland, died 153 B.C. He was the Son of NIADH SEATHAMHUIN, 76th Monarch of Ireland, died 221 B.C. He was the son of ADAMHAR SEATHAM LUIN, 71st Monarch of Ireland, died 286 B.C. He was the son of FEARCHORM, 68th Monarch of Ireland, died 320 B.C. He was the son of MODHCHORB died 357 B.C. He was the son of COBHAGH COEM, 59th Monarch of Ireland, was the son of REACHTA RIGHDHEARG, King of Munster, died 451 B.C. Reachta Righdhearg was the son of LUGHAIDH LAIGHE, 54th Monarch of Ireland, died 540 B.C. He was the son of EOCHAIDH, 51st Monarch of Ireland, died 580 B.C. He was the son of OILEOLL FINN, 50th Monarch of Ireland, died 587 B.C. He was the son of ART, 48th Monarch of Ireland, died 603 B.C. He was the son of LUIGHAIDH LAMHDHEARG, 46th Monarch of Ireland, died 619 B.C. He was the son of EOCHAIDH UAIRCEAS, 44th Monarch of Ireland, died 631 B.C. He was the son of LUGHAEDH JARDHOINN, 42nd Monarch of Ireland, died 659 B.C. He was the son of EADNA DEARG, 41st Monarch of Ireland, died of the Plague in 668 B.C. He was the son of DUACH FIONN, 39th Monarch of Ireland, died 684 B.C. He was the son of SEADHNA JONARAICC, 37th Monarch of Ireland, was slain 695 B.C. He was the son of BREASRIGH, 34th Monarch of Ireland, died 736 B.C. He was the son of ART IMLEACH, 32nd Monarch of Ireland, died 765 B.C. Art Imleach was the son of ART IMLEACH, 30th Monarch of Ireland, died 796 B.C. Art IrnIeach was the son of ROTHEACHTA, 29th Monarch of Ireland, was the first to make Chariots. He died 797 B.C. Rotheachta was the Son of ROAN, Prince of Ireland, was the son of FAILBHE, King of Munster, was the first to invent fishing nets. Failbhe was the son of CAS CEAD COINGNIODH, King of Munster, was the son of ALDERGOIDH, 20th Monarch of Ireland, was the first to invent gold ring for the gentry. He died 934 B.C. Aldergoidh was the son of MUNHEAMHOIN, 19th Monarch of Ireland, was the first to ordain that Irish gentlemen should wear a chain of gold about their necks to distinguish them from the populace. He died of the Plague in 961 B.C. Munheamhoin was the son of COS CLOTHACH, King of Munster, was the son of FIRARDA, Prince of Ireland, was the son of ROTHEACHTA was the son of ROSA was the son of GLASS was the son of NUAGHAT was the son of EOCHAIDH FAOBHARGLAS, 11th Monarch of Ireland, made Scotland a tributary of the Crown of Ireland. He died in 1107 B.C. Eochaidh was the son of CONMASL, 7th Monarch of Ireland, died in 1221 B.C. Conmasl was the son of (Ancestral line of John Talbot, 10th Earl of Shrewsbury, Ancestral line of descendants of Rev. John Knox, Hugh Bigod, Gilbert de Clare) HERBER FIONN, joint Monarch of Ireland with his brothers, was born in Egypt and slain at Battle of Geiseol in 1300 B.C. (Ancestral line of John Talbot, 10 th Earl of Shrewsbury, Ancestral line of descendants of Rev. John Knox, William d' Albini, Hugh Bigod, Roger Bigod, Henry de Bohun, Robert de Roos) HEREMON, 2nd King of Ireland, married Tea, daughter of Luighaidh, son of Ith. HERBER and HEREMON were the sons of (Ancestral line of John Talbot, 10th Earl of Shrewsbury, Ancestral line of descendants of Rev. John Knox, William d' Albini, Hugh Bigod, Roger Bigod, Henry de Bohun, Robert de Roos) MILESIUS married Scota, daughter of Pharaoh Nectanebus (see Ireland-Milesius).
=== Ancestral File Number: HPFT-BG ===
Ancestral File Number: HPFT-BG
=== 1. CD V701-01, Vol. 1, World Family Tre ===
1. CD V701-01, Vol. 1, World Family Tree, @1996, Broderbund Software,Inc., Pedigree File #1769. 2. CD V708-01, Vol. 8, World Family Tree, @1996, Broderbund Software,Inc., Pedigree File #3267. 3. CD V705-01, Vol 05, World Family Tree, dated @1997 BroderbundSoftware, Inc., Pedigree #0650.
=== Died: 1080
Notes:
Some lineages show he ===
Died: 1080
Notes:
Some lineages show her as the daughter of Brian Boru.
Ben Senchus 190, 229.
=== [G675.ged] Some lineages show her as th ===
[G675.ged] Some lineages show her as the daughter of Brian Boru.
=== !DEATH: Date: 1080 - Doc. Line 175-3 !MA ===
!DEATH: Date: 1080 - Doc. Line 175-3 !MARRIAGE: Darbforgaill and Diarmait MacMael nam Bo, King - Doc. Line 175-3
=== ! from www.dcs.hull.ac.uk/cgi-bin/gedlku ===
! from www.dcs.hull.ac.uk/cgi-bin/gedlkup/n=royal
=== Sources: !Paul Bailey McBride- AR 7. ===
Sources: !Paul Bailey McBride- AR 7.
=== Sources: A. Roots 175; Young; AF; Kings ===
Sources: A. Roots 175; Young; AF; Kings and Queens of Britain;Kraentzler 1441. Roots: Darbforgaill. Young: Derb-forgaill, died 1080. K: Dearbhforgal.
=== Ancestral File Number: 8JDX-NW ===
Ancestral File Number: 8JDX-NW
=== b.Darbforgaill, m. Diarmait MacMael nam ===
b.Darbforgaill, m. Diarmait MacMael nam Bo, King of Hy Kinsale, who subsequently usurped the high kingship of Leinster. Held the overlordship of Ossory, Dublin, and other local kingdoms. Died 23 Feb. 1072. Darbforgaill d. 1080. [Weis "60 Colonists", line 175-3.]
=== !Darbforgaill, m. Diarmait MacMael nam B ===
!Darbforgaill, m. Diarmait MacMael nam Bo, King of Hy Kinsale, who subsequently ursurped the high kinship of Leinster. Held the overlordship of Ossory, Dublin and other local kingdoms. Died Feb 23, 1072. Darbforgaill d. 1080.
=== !DESCENT: Frederick Lewis Weis and Wal ===
!DESCENT: Frederick Lewis Weis and Walter Lee Sheppard, Jr., Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700, 7th ed., at 149 (1992). Line 175-3.
=== ! Royal Ancestors of Some L.D.S. Familie ===
! Royal Ancestors of Some L.D.S. Families by Michel L. Call. 1975, p.196.
=== My PAF Notes ===
from thepeerage.com, 2/2009:
Dearbforgail (?)
F, #102855, d. 1080
Dearbforgail (?)|d. 1080|p10286.htm#i102855|Brian Bóruma mac Cennetig, High King of Ireland|b. bt 926 - 940\nd. 23 Apr 1014|p10286.htm#i102854||||Cennetig mac Lorcain, King of Thomond|d. 957|p18895.htm#i188941|Be B. ingen Aurchada||p18895.htm#i188942|||||||
Last Edited=19 Apr 2001
Dearbforgail (?) was the daughter of Brian Bóruma mac Cennetig, High King of Ireland. She died in 1080.
Child of Dearbforgail (?) and Dermot MacMailnamo, King of Ireland
Murchad, King of Leinster + d. 1090
=== *daughter of Donnchad & ? There is a fan ===
*daughter of Donnchad & ? There is a fantastic legendary line for Darbforgaill from Noah's son Japhet via Pharaoh Nectanebus of Egypt; this account states that her paternal grandfather is Brien Borom the Great (King of Munster, 1009-39, and Monarch of Ireland, 1027-39) who routed and expelled the Danes from Ireland. {Carr P. Collins, Jr. "Royal Ancestors of Magna Charta Barons," Dallas, 1959.}
=== There is a fantastic legendary line for ===
There is a fantastic legendary line for Darbforgaill from Noah's son Japhet via Pharaoh Nectanebus of Egypt; this account states that her paternal grandfather is Brien Borom the Great (King of Munster, 1009-39, and Monarch of Ireland, 1027-39) who routed and expelled the Danes from Ireland. {Carr P. Collins, Jr. "Royal Ancestors of Magna Charta Barons," Dallas, 1959.}
Preferred Parents:
Father: Donnchad Mac Brian King Of Munster, b. ABT 975 in Leinster, Ireland d. 1064 in Rome, Lazio, Italy
Mother: Dresilla of Wessex, b. 975 in Wessex, England
Family 1: Diarmait MacMáil na mBó King of Leinster and Ireland, b. ABT 995 in Diocese of Dublin, Leinster, Ireland d. 7 FEB 1072 in Adhba, Nevan, Ireland (killed by Conchobar Húa Mael-Sechlainn in the battle of Odba)
- m. 1034 in Leinster, Ireland
- Murchad MacDiarmata, b. ABT 1025 in Dublin, Ireland d. 21 NOV 1070 in Dublin, Ireland
Sources:
- Title: Wiki Tree
Publication: Name: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/O'Brien-664;
Page: Additional information and sources for Derbforgaill/Darbforgaill .
- Title: Our Royal Titled Noble and Commoner Ancestors
Publication: Name: https://our-royal-titled-noble-and-commoner-ancestors.com/p238.htm#i7125;
Note: Darbhforgald
Last Edited 4 Apr 2020
F, #7125, d. 1080
Father Donogh (Donald), 176th Monarch of Ireland, King of Munster d. 1064
Darbhforgald married Diarmuid, 177th Monarch of Ireland, 47th King of Leinster, son of Donach Maol-Na-mBo, King of Leinster and Aife. Darbhforgald died in 1080.
Family
Diarmuid, 177th Monarch of Ireland, 47th King of Leinster d. 23 Feb 1072
Child
Murcha, 50th King of Leinster+ d. 8 Dec 1070
Page: Information regarding Derbforgaill/Darbhforgald.
- Title: Geni
Publication: Name: https://www.geni.com/people/Dearbforgail-%C3%93-Briain/6000000005599447055;
Page: Additional information for Derbforgaill.
- Title: MedLands
Publication: Name: https://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/IRELAND.htm#DearbforgailMDermotLeinster;
Note: BRIAN Boroma, son of CEINNÉITIG & his wife --- ([941]-killed in battle Clontarf 23 Apr 1014). The Annals of Ulster record the birth in 941 of "Brian son of Cennéitig”[986]. The Annals of the Four Masters record the birth in 925 of “Brian son of Ceinnedigh” adding that this was “24 years before Maelseachlainn son of Domnhall”[987], although this proposed date of birth of Brian is improbable considering the date of his death. The Annals of Tigernach record that “Brian mac Cendéidigh” attacked “Inis Cathaig (Scattery Island)…[and] therein the Foreigners of Limerick…Imar, and Olaf one of his sons and Dubchenn his other son” in [975/76][988]. The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Cennétig” killed “Mael Muad king of Desmumu” in battle in 978[989]. The Annals of Inisfallen record that "Brian son of Cennétig” defeated and killed “Mael Muad son of Bran king of Caisel” at “the battle of Belach Lechta” in 978[990]. King of Munster. The Annals of Inisfallen record that "Brian son of Cennétig…and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temuir” divided Ireland between them in 997 “Leth Cuinn to Mael Sechnaill and Leth Moga to Brian”[991]. High King of Ireland 1002. The Annals of Tigernach record that “Brían Boroma regnat” in [999/1000][992]. The Chronicon of Mariano Scotti records that "Brian rex Hiberniæ" was killed "1014 IX Kal Mai"[993]. Orkneyinga Saga records that Sigurd Jarl of Orkney went to Ireland “five years after the Battle of Svoldur” to support “King Sigtrygg Silk-Beard” against “King Brian of Ireland”, and left “his elder sons in charge of the earldom”, but was killed in the battle in which King Brian was killed[994]. The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Ceinnéitig son of Lorcán king of Ireland and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temair" led an army to “Áth Cliath” in 1014, adding that Brian was killed in the battle[995]. The Annals of the Four Masters record that “Brian son of Ceinneidigh monarch of Ireland in the 88th year of his age” was killed in 1013 in the battle [of Clontarf][996].
m [firstly] ---. The name of Brian´s first wife is not known. However, it is probable that he was married before his marriage to Gormlaith in order to have grandson who was killed in battle in 1014.
m [secondly] (after 981, [separated]) as her second husband, GORMLAITH, widow of OLAF Sihtricsson King of Dublin, daughter of MORUGH MacFinn King of Leinster & his wife --- (-1030). The Annals of Tigernach record the death in 1030 of “Gormlaith, daughter of Murchad son of Fland” mother of “Sitric son of Olaf king of the Foreigners and of Donnchad son of Brian king of Munster”[997]. Brian must have separated from his wife Gormlaith if the reference to his wife Dub is correct, unless the marriages were polygamous. She married thirdly, as his [third] wife, Maelsechnaill King of Ireland. The Annals of the Four Masters record the death in 1030 of “Gormlaith daughter of Murchadh son of Finn, mother of the king of the foreigners Sitric, Donnchadh son of Brian king of Munster, and Conchobhar son of Maeleachlainn king of Teamhair”[998].
m [thirdly] DUB Chablaig, daughter of [CATHAL King of Connaught & his wife ---] (-1009). The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1009 of "Dub Chablaig daughter of the king of Connacht…wife of Brian son of Ceinnéitig"[999]. The name of her father is not given. However, it is reasonable to suppose that he was Cathal who was king of Connaught at the time.
Brian & his first wife had one child:
1. MURCHAD (-killed in battle Clontarf 23 Apr 1014). The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Ceinnéitig son of Lorcán king of Ireland and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temair" led an army to “Áth Cliath” in 1014, adding that Brian was killed in the battle “and his son Murchad and the latter´s son…Tairdelbach”[1000]. The Annals of the Four Masters record that “Murchadh son of Brain heir apparent of the sovereignty of Ireland in the 63rd year of his age” was killed in 1013 in the battle [of Clontarf][1001]. m ---. The name of Murchad & his wife is not known. Murchad & his wife had one child:
a) TOIRDELBACH (-killed in battle Clontarf 23 Apr 1014). The Annals of Ulster record that "Brian son of Ceinnéitig son of Lorcán king of Ireland and Mael Sechnaill son of Domnall king of Temair" led an army to “Áth Cliath” in 1014, adding that Brian was killed in the battle “and his son Murchad and the latter´s son…Tairdelbach”[1002].
Brian & his [first/second] wife had one child:
2. DOMNALL (-1011). The Annals of Inisfallen record the death in 1011 of "Domnall son of Brian”[1003]. The Annals of the Four Masters record the death in 1010 of “Domhnall son of Brian son of Ceinneidigh, son of the king of Ireland”[1004]. m ---. The name of Domnall´s wife is not known. Domnall & his wife had one child:
a) TOIRDELBACH ([1008/09]-Cenn Coradh 14 Jul 1086). The Annals of Inisfallen record that "the son of Domnall son of Brian” killed “Ua Donnocáin king of Ara” in 1031[1005]. The Annals of Ulster record that "Ua Briain…Toirdelbach” killed “Ua Donnocáin king of Ara Tire” in 1031[1006]. King of Munster 1064. High King of Ireland 1072.
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b) DIARMAIT (-killed 1051). The Annals of Tigernach record that “Diarmait son of Domnall son of Brian” was killed by “Murchad son of Brián” in 1051[1007]. The Annals of Inisfallen record the death in 1051 of "Diarmait Ua Briain…slain by Murchad Ua Briain”[1008].
Brian & his second wife had two children:
3. TADHG (-killed 1023). The Annals of Tigernach record that “Tadg son of Brian Boroma” was killed by “the Eili instigated by his brother…Dondchad” in [1021/23][1009]. The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1023 of "Tadc son of Brian killed by the Éile”[1010].
4. [son . It is probable that Derborgaill´s father was one of the sons of Brian who are named above, but the primary source which names him as not yet been identified. The mother of this son was most probably Brian´s wife Gormlaith as his daughter Derborgaill had a daughter of this name, which appears to restrict his identity to Tadhg or Donnchad.] m ---. One child:
a) DERBORGAILL (-Imlech 1080). The Annals of Ulster record the death in 1080 of "Derbhforgaill daughter of Brian´s son, wife of Diarmait son of Mael na mBó…in Imlech”[1011]. m DERMOT MacMailnamo [Diarmait mac Máel na mBó] King of Leinster and of Ireland (-killed in battle Odba 7 Feb 1072).
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