Macbeth (1040-1057)

Macbeth

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King of Scotland

In office
1040-1057
Preceded by  |  Duncan I
Succeeded by  |  Lulach

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Born  |  c. 1005
Died  |  August 15, 1057
Scone, Scotland

Macbeth was crowned king of Scotland after defeating and killing Duncan I at the Battle of Elgin (1040). He is the title character of one of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Macbeth was killed in battle by Malcolm III.