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Macbeth

Type Figure Region Scotland Time c. 1005–1057 Also known as Mac Bethad mac Findláich、Macbeth、Macbeth of Moray

King of Scotland (1040–1057), historically Earl of Moray, who according to the Chronicle of the Picts and Scots seized the throne after killing Dunca…

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  1. c. 1032–1040Moray · MorayAs a powerful lord of the Moray region in northeastern Scotland, he controlled local military and political resources during Duncan I's reign, creating tension with royal power and laying the groundwork for the later succession change.
  2. 1040–1057Scone · Perth and KinrossSeized the throne after killing Duncan I in 1040 and reigned for about seventeen years; according to historical records he traveled to Rome and distributed gold and silver coins, while also having to contend with Norwegian and internal noble challenges to maintain control of the Scottish Highlands.
  3. 1057Lumphanan · AberdeenshireIn 1057 he was defeated and killed at Lumphanan by Duncan I's son Malcolm III (Malcolm Canmore), passing the kingship to Duncan's descendants; Macbeth himself became an important historical figure for later literary adaptations.

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