Bridei I

Bridei I
King of the Picts
Reign554–584
PredecessorGalam Cennalath
SuccessorGartnait II
Diedc. 586
FatherMaelchon
ReligionChristian
Nineteenth century illustration of Saint Columba's conversion of King Bridei, by William Hole

Bridei son of Maelchon (died c. 586) was King of the Picts from 554 to 584. Sources are vague or contradictory regarding him, but it is believed that his court was near Loch Ness and that he may have been a Christian. Several contemporaries also claimed the title "King of the Picts". He died in the mid-580s, possibly in battle, and was succeeded by Gartnait son of Domelch.