Gille Chlerig, Earl of Mar

Scottish noble
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroScottish noble
PlacesUnited Kingdom Scotland
isNoble
Work fieldRoyals
Gender
Male
Family
Children:Morggán, Earl of Mar
The details

Biography

Gille Chlerig, also Gillocheri or Gillocher, Gillocher or Gylocher is a Gaelic name attested only in a Latin source, a 13th-century forgery designed to advance the cause of Scottish independence. The name is highly corrupted, and therefore the name and meaning is unclear. Gille Chlerig is not known in any capacity other than being father of Morggán, but most scholars seem to be comfortable accepting him as the Mormaer of Earl of Mar who preceded his son Morggán.

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