Battle of Dorsum Crup
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Date965
Location
Duncrub, Perthshire
Result
Victory for Dub's men
| Battle of Dorsum Crup | |||||||
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 1633 Painting of King Dub of Scotland | |||||||
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| Dub's men | Cuilén's men | ||||||
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| King Dub | Cuilén mac Illuilb | ||||||
The Battle of Dorsum Crup, Also known as the Battle of Duncrub was fought in 965 at Duncrub, Scotland, between rebels under Cuilén mac Illuilb and the government army led by King Dub. It was a victory for Dub's men.
Dub became king in 962 after Indulf was struck in the head with a dart during the Battle of Bauds.[1] Cuilén, who was the heir to the throne, and Dub's cousin, attempted to usurp him from said throne. He raised an army to overthrow Dub.