Fiacha Cennfinnán
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For other uses, see Fiacha.
In Irish mythology Fiacha Cennfinnán ("little white head"), son of Starn, son of Rudraige, of the Fir Bolg, became High King of Ireland when he overthrew his great-uncle Sengann.
He ruled for five years, until he was overthrown by Rinnal, son of Genann.
The Milesian king Fíachu Findoilches is sometimes known by the same name.
| Preceded by Sengann (2) |
High King of Ireland AFM 1922-1917 BC FFE 1502-1497 BC |
Succeeded by Rinnal |
[edit] References
- Lebor Gabála Érenn
- Annals of the Four Masters
- Seathrún Céitinn's Foras Feasa ar Érinn
- For other characters of the same name, see Fiacha.
