Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Beorht Biography and Timeline

Follow Beorht through 5 dated historical records for Scotland.

Beorht, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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684–698Years on this page

684

Invasion of Ireland

King · Warfare / Ireland-Northumbria War

Helps Egfrith invade Ireland

Role range: 0685-0698

Siege of Brega

King · Brega · Warfare / Ireland-Northumbria War

Lays siege to Brega during the Nortumbrian invasion of Ireland

Role range: 0685-0698

685

Succession

King · Lothian · House / House of Lothian

Succeeds as King of Lothian, appointed by Egfrith to guard against the Picts

Role range: 0685-0698

698

Death of Beorht

King · House / House of Lothian

Death of Beorht

Role range: 0685-0698

Death of Beorht

King · Warfare / Lothian-Picts War

Killed while fighting the Picts

Role range: 0685-0698

Records, sources and methodology

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