Donald Dubh Cameron (fl. 1411) was the first authentic
chief
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of
Clan Cameron. Traditionally, it is held that the Camerons are of ancient Celtic origin and descend
Banquo, Thane of Lochaber (fl. 11th century), while other legends include descent from a Danish prince.
According to Clan genealogy, Donald Dubh was the son of Allan MacOchtery Cameron, 9th Chief and succeeded his brother Ewen, 10th Chief. His immediate ancestor, Sir John de Cameron was known to have supported
Robert the Bruce during the
Scottish Wars of Independence. He himself fought at the
Battle of Harlaw in 1411, and began the infamous feud with the
Clan Mackintosh. In 1426, he had a charter from
King James I of the lands of Barches acquired through his grandfather's marriage with Elaine Mowat.
He was said to have been a great warrior, the most dominant warlord in
Lochaber. All subsequent Cameron chiefs bear the Gaelic patronymic ''Mac Dhòmhnaill Dubh''.
See also
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Chiefs of Clan Cameron
The following is a list of the Chiefs of Clan Cameron of Lochiel, the senior line of the ancient Cameron family who claim descent from Banquo. The chief is seated at Achnacarry Castle
Achnacarry ( gd, Achadh na Cairidh) is a hamlet, private ...
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Clan Cameron
Scottish clan chiefs