Bethoc (fl. 1000)

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Bethoc (fl. 1000)

Heiress of Scone. Name variations: Beatrice or Beatrix, heiress of Scone. Flourished around the year 1000;daughter of Malcolm II, king of Scots; married Grimus also known as Crinan (d. 1045), mormaer of Atholl and abbot of Dunkeld, around 1000; children: Duncan I (c. 1001–1040), king of Scots (r. 1034–1040); Maldred Dunkeld (d. after 1045), and a daughter (name unknown, who had a son Moddan).

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