Macbeth (1040-1057)

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Macbeth

King of Scotland
In office
1040–1057
Preceded by Duncan I
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.