Thomas of Galloway

Medieval Europe

Tomás mac Ailein, also known as Thomas of Galloway, was the illegitimate son of Alan of Galloway, Constable of Scotland. After Alan died without legitimate sons, Thomas and Gille Ruadh led an unsuccessful rebellion to preserve Galloway as an independent sub-kingdom. Thomas was imprisoned for 60 years. He married a daughter of Ronald, King of Man, and had a son, Cane McGillolane, associated with the ancestry of Clan MacLellan.

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Father: Alan of Galloway, Constable of Scotland
Rebellion: Led an unsuccessful rebellion with Gille Ruadh
Son: Cane McGillolane

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Article: Thomas of Galloway (bastard) (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q7795521
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