AIDAN

Meaning of AIDAN in English

died c. 608 also spelled Aedan king of the Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. He was the son of Gabran, king of Dalriada. Aidan was crowned at Iona by St. Columba. He refused to allow his kingdom to remain dependent on the Irish Dalriada; but, coming into collision with his southern neighbours, he led a large force against Aethelfrith, king of the Northumbrians, and was defeated at Degsanstan, probably in Liddesdale.

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AIDAN — Aidan BrE AmE ˈeɪd ə n
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AIDAN, SAINT — born Ireland died Aug. 31, 651, Bamburgh, Northumberland, Eng.; feast day August 31 Apostle of Northumbria and founder of Lindisfarne …
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LINDISFARNE — or Holy Island Historic small island 2 mi (3 km) from the English Northumbrian coast. It became a religious centre …
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