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The True History of Macbeth

MacBeth

Biography

- Lived from 1005 - 1057

- Became a Mormaer in 1032

- Became king in 1040

- Was dethroned in 1054

How did Macbeth Ascend to the Throne?

Macbeth Killed his cousin, King Duncan I, in a battle near Elgin.

How did Macbeth become king?

The Downfall of Macbeth

- Killed in battle by forces led by his rival, Malcolm III

What caused Macbeth to be dethroned?

- Malcolm III was unsuccesful at first

- Two years after his first attempt, he succesfully defeated Macbeth

Early Life

Death

- Defeated in battle by Malcom III's troops

- Buried on the island of Iona, but his grave has never been found

- Born into a noble family in Scotland around the year 1005.

- Rose through the ranks of Scottish society

- Became a powerful warrior and military commander

Birth/Death

- Became King of Scotland

- Faced series of rebellions and challenges to his rule

- Was able to hold the throne for 17 years

Middle Life

Macbeth's Legacy as King

- Known for his military successes & internal reforms

Legacy

- Had a contraversial reign which sparked a period of instability in Scotland

Citations

- Wikipedia contributors. "Macbeth, King of Scotland." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 21 Feb. 2023, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth,_King_of_Scotland.

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