, Kenneth II, King of Alba
| Birth Name | Kenneth II, King of Alba |
| Gender | male |
Narrative
Kenneth was possbily killed by Finvela, a noblewoman whose son was killed by the king. She is said to have lured Kenneth into her home promising to unmask traiters. In one room, a statue was connected to several hidden crossbows which were set to fire bolts from every side when a golden apple on the statue was lifted. After a great feast, at which wine flowed freely, Finvela took her drunken guest into the fatal room and offered him the golden apple as a gesture of peace. As he lifted the apple, he was struck by a hail of bolts.
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Events
| Event | Date | Place | Description | Sources |
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| Death | 995 | Finella’s Castle, Fettercairn, Scotland | ||
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| Burial | Isle of Iona, Argyllshire, Scotland | |||
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Parents
| Relation to main person | Name | Birth date | Death date | Relation within this family (if not by birth) |
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| Father | , Malcolm I, King of Alba | about 897 | 954 | |
| , Kenneth II, King of Alba | 995 |
Families
Family of , Kenneth II, King of Alba |
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| Name | Birth Date | Death Date |
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| , Malcolm II, King of Alba | about 954 | 1034-11-25 |
Pedigree
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, Malcolm I, King of Alba
- , Kenneth II, King of Alba