King Fib
For the Kingdom of Fib see Kingdom of Fib.
| Fib/Fibaid | |
|---|---|
| King of Fib | |
| Reign | 715-691 BCE |
| Predecessor | Founder of Fib |
| Successor | Gede-olgudach (possibly) |
| Pictish Ruler | |
| Predecessor | Fortriu / Fortrann / Fortrenn |
| Successor | Gede-olgudach |
| Born | After 822 BCE |
| Died | 7th Century BCE (age c. 161) |
| Father | Cruithne |
Fib is a mythological Pictish prince mentioned in the Pictish Chronicle. He was king of the Fib Kingdom (Fife), he ruled for 24 years along with his brothers, Cat, Fidach, Cé, Fótla, Circinn and Fortriu. He was the son of Cruithne, king of all of the Picts who supposedly ruled for 100 years.[1] Fib's rule may of been 715-691 BCE according to the Pictish Chronicles "Fibaid xxiiij" which translates to Fib ruled for 24 years.[2] The chronicles also state that the brothers ruled one after the other.
Map of the Kingdom of Fib (Traditional Fife)
Pictish kingdoms
References
- ↑ Kessler, P L. "Kingdoms of Caledonia & Ireland - Pictland". www.historyfiles.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
- ↑ "THE PICTISH CHRONICLE". www.kjhskj75z.talktalk.net. Retrieved 2017-07-09.
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