Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl

Forbhlaith, Countess of Atholl

Forbhlaith (written also as "Forflissa", "Ferelith", "Fernelith" or "Forueleth") was the latter of two heiresses of Atholl, the other being her sister Isabella. She married David de Hastings, a French knight who already possessed minor lands in Angus. They were, however, without a son when David died in 1247. According to [http://www.thepeerage.com/p10915.htm#i109143 this] , they were succeeded by their daughter Ada

Bibliography

* Roberts, John L., "Lost Kingdoms: Celtic Scotland in the Middle Ages", (Edinburgh, 1997), pp. 54-5
* 'Forflissa/Forbflaith/Hvarflöð', David Sellar, in "Regions and Rulers in Ireland c.1100-c.1650", pp.51-53.

External links

* [http://www.medievalscotland.org/scotnames/gaelicgiven/women/forbhlaith.shtml Forbhlaith (Scottish Gaelic Given Names for Women)]
* [http://www.thepeerage.com/p10915.htm#i109143 Crummy Genealogy Site]


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