Gillean of the Battle Axe | |
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1st Chief of Clan Maclean | |
In office 1210-1263 (53 years) | |
Succeeded by | Malise mac Gilleain, son |
Personal details | |
Children | Malise mac Gilleain Bristi mac Gilleain Gillebride mac Gilleain |
Parent | Rath |
Gillean of the Battle Axe, or Gilleain na Tuaighe in Scottish Gaelic, was the eponymous ancestor of Clan Maclean and Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie. He is considered the 1st Chief of Clan Maclean.