Macbeth | |
King of Scotland
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In office 1040–1057 | |
Preceded by | Duncan I |
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Succeeded by | Lulach |
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.