Breandán II
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| Breandán II | |
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| King of the Ruaí (more...) | |
| Reign | 22 April 1193 to 31 Aug 1211 |
| Coronation | 09 June 1194 |
| Predecessor | Breandán I |
| Successor | Queen Ealga |
| Born | 1177 Oiniún, Ruaidhrígh, Kingdom of Rídearg, Cordic Gotneska (present-day Gotneska) |
| Died | 31 August 1211 (aged 33 or 34) Kontali, Rauðnungur, Kingdom of Gotneska-Mealláig, Norrænt Gotneksa (present-day Gotneska) |
| Spouse | Queen Ealga |
| Issue | Muirchertach, King of Rídearg |
| House | Dherua |
| Father | Breandán |
| Mother | Aithche of Ruaidhrígh |
| Religion | Catholic |
Breandán II (Early Ruaish: Brénainn II /ˈbrændən/; c.1177 -31 August 1211) later known as Breandán the Martyr. Was King of the Ruaí from 1193 until his death in 1211. The oldest son of King Breandán I and Aithche of Ruaidhrígh, he came to the throne as a young adult, following the death of his father, King Breandán I.
