Forbhlaith,_Countess_of_Atholl

Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl

Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl

Scottish noble


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

  1. Roberts 1997, pp. 54–5.

Further reading

  • 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)
Preceded by Mormaer of Atholl
1241-?
Succeeded by
Ada
m. John de Strathbogie

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