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- Domangart was an early sixth-century ruler of Dál Riata. His name means “Domangart, son of Fergus.” He is also called Domangart Réti or Domangart mac Nisse in different sources.
The early king lists assign him a reign of about five years, traditionally around 501–506/507 AD. His birth date, birthplace and place of death are unknown. The Irish annals place his death around 506 and describe him as a king of Alba.
Domangart’s importance is largely dynastic. His two known sons both became kings:
Comgall mac Domangairt, ancestor of the Cenél Comgaill and king until approximately 537.
Gabrán mac Domangairt, ancestor of the Cenél nGabráin and king until approximately 559.
Gabrán is consistently called “son of Domangart” in the annals, making this relationship quite dependable. Domangart’s evidence summary.
Domangart’s father was traditionally Fergus Mór mac Eirc, the supposed founder or first prominent ruler of Scottish Dál Riata. Fergus probably existed, but later stories about him leading a formal conquest of Scotland are partly legendary. His wife—and therefore Domangart’s mother—is unknown. Fergus Mór evidence summary.
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Est 480 - Abt 506 (~ 26 years)