What is the House of Alpin?
Q: What is the House of Alpin?
A: The House of Alpin refers to the dynasty of Scottish kings who held the title of "King of the Picts" from the reign of Kenneth MacAlpin I in 843/848 until the death of Malcolm II in 1034.
Q: What were the other names given to the House of Alpin?
A: The House of Alpin was also known as the Alpínid dynasty, Clann Chináeda, and Clann Chinaeda meic Ailpín.
Q: How long did the House of Alpin last?
A: The House of Alpin lasted from the reign of Kenneth MacAlpin I in 843/848 until the death of Malcolm II in 1034, although some sources claim that it lasted until the death of Lulach in 1058.
Q: Who was the first king belonging to the House of Alpin?
A: The first king belonging to the House of Alpin was Kenneth MacAlpin I, who reigned from 843/848.
Q: What was the House of Alpin's main title?
A: The House of Alpin's main title was "King of the Picts."
Q: How many kings belonged to the House of Alpin?
A: Several kings, including Kenneth MacAlpin I and Malcolm II, belonged to the House of Alpin.
Q: What happened to the House of Alpin after the death of Malcolm II?
A: After the death of Malcolm II, the House of Alpin came to an end as a ruling dynasty.