Drest VIII

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Drest VIII
King of the Picts
Reign782–783
PredecessorTalorc II
SuccessorTalorc III
House Óengus
FatherTalorgan II

Drest son of Talorcan (Scottish Gaelic: Drest mac Talorgan), was king of the Picts from 782 until 783, succeeding his father Talorgan.

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    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Talorc II
    King of the Picts
    782–783
    Succeeded by
    Talorc III