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'''Eileanóra Uí Mealla''', often referred to posthumously and historically as '''Eleanora of Caldia''' was a Ghaillish [[Marauder Age|marauder]] who raided and conquered the city of Drisina as head of the [[Caldia#The túatha|Uí Mealla clan]], establishing the [[Kingdom of Maltaire]] in modern-day [[Narozalica]], eventually rising to becoming one of the most powerful marauder kingdoms during the height of the [[Marauder Age]]. | '''Eileanóra Uí Mealla''', often referred to posthumously and historically as '''Eleanora of Caldia''' was a Ghaillish [[Marauder Age|marauder]] who raided and conquered the city of Drisina as head of the [[Caldia#The túatha|Uí Mealla clan]], establishing the [[Kingdom of Maltaire]] in modern-day [[Narozalica]], eventually rising to becoming one of the most powerful marauder kingdoms during the height of the [[Marauder Age]]. | ||
Eleanora was born to Uí Mialla chief Eiric Uí Mealla as his sole daughter in 920 or 921, in the city of Clóghál (now [[Cloghel]]), the largest city in the Uí Mealla demesne. When her father died in 943, she ascended to the throne of the Uí Mealla, continuing her father's marauder legacy by raiding the coasts of the Perovo Sea. Likely commanding her own {{wp|Irish galley|''long fada''}}, although this is disputed, Eleanora raided, sieged and overran the city of Drisina, then under the administration of Marolevic tribes shortly after the fall of the [[Great Vesemir]] in Narozalica. Eleanora established the [[Kingdom of Maltaire]] in 949 and became its first queen, encouraging migration from the Uí Mealla, a small clan dissatisfied with their status under the Ghaillish kings. Eleanora greatly | Eleanora was born to Uí Mialla chief Eiric Uí Mealla as his sole daughter in 920 or 921, in the city of Clóghál (now [[Cloghel]]), the largest city in the Uí Mealla demesne. When her father died in 943, she ascended to the throne of the Uí Mealla, continuing her father's marauder legacy by raiding the coasts of the Perovo Sea. Likely commanding her own {{wp|Irish galley|''long fada''}}, although this is disputed, Eleanora raided, sieged and overran the city of Drisina, then under the administration of Marolevic tribes shortly after the fall of the [[Great Vesemir]] in Narozalica. Eleanora established the [[Kingdom of Maltaire]] in 949 and became its first queen, encouraging migration from the Uí Mealla, a small clan dissatisfied with their status under the Ghaillish kings. Eleanora greatly expanded the lands of Maltaire during her reign, elevating it to a significant position of power among the North Sea nations and becoming one of the most powerful marauder kingdoms, with a formidable navy that was likely the largest marauder navy ever built. | ||
Eleanora died in 970, in Drisina, with four children{{snd}}Flaithbheartach, Finnean, Muirgheal and Máirín{{snd}}of which she was succeeded by the former. Historians debate whether her husband was the legendary marauder figure Lachlainn or Gillechrìosd, who is mentioned by Karopophores as her husband in the 959 ''Codex Maroleviæ''. She is a controversial figure in Narozalica, who recognise her as an important figure of their national history, while marauder historians laud her for her ability to quickly establish one of the most powerful states of its era. | Eleanora died in 970, in Drisina, with four children{{snd}}Flaithbheartach, Finnean, Muirgheal and Máirín{{snd}}of which she was succeeded by the former. Historians debate whether her husband was the legendary marauder figure Lachlainn or Gillechrìosd, who is mentioned by Karopophores as her husband in the 959 ''Codex Maroleviæ''. She is a controversial figure in Narozalica, who recognise her as an important figure of their national history, while marauder historians laud her for her ability to quickly establish one of the most powerful states of its era. | ||
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| Eileanóra Uí Mealla | |
|---|---|
 Religious work depicting Elanora (1886), painted by Viktor Krachewsky and located in Drisina Cathedral. | |
| Queen of Maltaire | |
| Reign | 949–970 |
| Successor | Flaithbheartach Uí Mealla |
| Queen of the Uí Mialla | |
| Reign | 943–970 |
| Predecessor | Eiric Uí Mealla |
| Successor | Flaithbheartach Uí Mealla |
| Born | 920 or 921 Clóghál, Uí Mealla (present-day Cloghel, County Sackmannan, Caldia) |
| Died | 970 (aged 49–51) Drisína, Kingdom of Maltaire (present-day Drisina, Narozalica) |
| Spouse | Lachlainn[a] or Gillechrìosd[b] |
| Issue | Flaithbheartach Finnean Muirgheal Máirín |
| House | Uí Mealla |
| Father | Eiric Uí Mealla |
| Mother | Aithbhreac Ó Broin |
| Religion | Solarian Catholic Church |
Eileanóra Uí Mealla, often referred to posthumously and historically as Eleanora of Caldia was a Ghaillish marauder who raided and conquered the city of Drisina as head of the Uí Mealla clan, establishing the Kingdom of Maltaire in modern-day Narozalica, eventually rising to becoming one of the most powerful marauder kingdoms during the height of the Marauder Age.
Eleanora was born to Uí Mialla chief Eiric Uí Mealla as his sole daughter in 920 or 921, in the city of Clóghál (now Cloghel), the largest city in the Uí Mealla demesne. When her father died in 943, she ascended to the throne of the Uí Mealla, continuing her father's marauder legacy by raiding the coasts of the Perovo Sea. Likely commanding her own long fada, although this is disputed, Eleanora raided, sieged and overran the city of Drisina, then under the administration of Marolevic tribes shortly after the fall of the Great Vesemir in Narozalica. Eleanora established the Kingdom of Maltaire in 949 and became its first queen, encouraging migration from the Uí Mealla, a small clan dissatisfied with their status under the Ghaillish kings. Eleanora greatly expanded the lands of Maltaire during her reign, elevating it to a significant position of power among the North Sea nations and becoming one of the most powerful marauder kingdoms, with a formidable navy that was likely the largest marauder navy ever built.
Eleanora died in 970, in Drisina, with four children – Flaithbheartach, Finnean, Muirgheal and Máirín – of which she was succeeded by the former. Historians debate whether her husband was the legendary marauder figure Lachlainn or Gillechrìosd, who is mentioned by Karopophores as her husband in the 959 Codex Maroleviæ. She is a controversial figure in Narozalica, who recognise her as an important figure of their national history, while marauder historians laud her for her ability to quickly establish one of the most powerful states of its era.
Notes
- ↑ May be legendary.
- ↑ Gillechrìosd is mentioned by Arcilucan-Piraean historian Karopophores as the husband of Eleanora in the Codex Maroleviæ (c. 959)