Somerled

Summary

Somerled is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 1100^[2]. He passed away in Renfrew^[3]. He died on January 1, 1164^[4]. He worked as a king^[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).^[6]

Key Facts

• Somerled died in Renfrew^[3].
• Somerled was born on January 1, 1100^[2].
• Somerled died on January 1, 1164^[4].
• Burial took place at Iona^[7].
• Somerled's father was Gillebride, claimant of Argyll^[8].
• Among Somerled's spouses was Ragnhild^[9].
• A child of Somerled was Ragnall mac Somairle^[10].
• A child of Somerled was Dubgall mac Somairle^[11].
• A child of Somerled was Aonghus mac Somhairle^[12].
• A child of Somerled was Bethóc, Prioress of Iona^[13].
• A child of Somerled was Gillicallum (?)^[14].
• A child of Somerled was Olav (?)^[15].
• Somerled worked as a king^[5].
• Somerled is recorded as male^[16].
• Somerled's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Somerled's family is recorded as Clann Somhairle^[18].
• Somerled's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[19].

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Origins and Family

Somerled was born on January 1, 1100^[2]. His father was Gillebride, claimant of Argyll^[8].

Career and Affiliations

Somerled's professions included king^[5].

Personal Life

Somerled was married to Ragnhild^[9]. Children include Ragnall mac Somairle^[10], 1140–1209^[20]; Dubgall mac Somairle^[11]; Aonghus mac Somhairle^[12], a ruler^[21], 1150–1210^[22]; Bethóc, Prioress of Iona^[13], a nun^[23]; Gillicallum (?)^[14]; and Olav (?)^[15].

Death and Burial

Somerled died on January 1, 1164^[4]. He died in Renfrew^[3]. Burial took place at Iona^[7].

Why It Matters

Somerled ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).^[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[24] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[25]

FAQs

Where did Somerled die?

Somerled died in Renfrew^[3].

Who were Somerled's parents?

Somerled's father was Gillebride, claimant of Argyll^[8].

Who was Somerled married to?

Somerled's spouses include Ragnhild^[9].

What did Somerled do for work?

Somerled worked as king^[5].