Macbeth, King of Scotland

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1005 – 1057

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Who was Macbeth, King of Scotland?

Mac Bethad mac Findlaích was King of the Scots from 1040 until his death. He is best known as the subject of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth and the many works it has inspired, although the play presents a highly inaccurate picture of his reign and personality.

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Born
1005
Scotland
Parents
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • Scottish people
Died
Aug 15, 1057
Lumphanan
Resting place
Iona

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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