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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Branduff
- Variants
- Branduff, Brandub
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Brandubh mac Echach was a 6th-century King of Leinster who fought against the Uí Néill. The name appears throughout early Irish annals and saga literature.
The story behind Brandubh
Brandubh mac Echach was a 6th-century King of Leinster who fought against the Uí Néill High Kings and is celebrated in Leinster genealogies.
Mythology & legend
Non-mythological; 6th-century King of Leinster.
Did you know?
Brandubh's name was used for an early Irish board game similar to chess.
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