Donnchad mac Crinain (anglicised as Duncan I , and nicknamed An t-Ilgarach ), "the Diseased" or "the Sick", was king of Scotland ( Alba ) from 1034 to 1040. He is the historical basis of the " King Duncan " in Shakespeare's play Macbeth .
1001
| 1001 • Oqropiri (Ioane I), Svimeon III and Melkisedek I are Catholicoi of Iberia within one year. |
1031
Age: 30y
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birth of childMalcom III Of Scotland Scotland ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1031 • Byzantine general George Maniaces captures Edessa. |
1040
Aug 15
Age: 39y
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deathElgin, Moray, Scotland ⇓ He was killed in battle at Bathnagowan against MacBeth, Earl of Moray. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1040 • Battle of Dandanaqan: Seljuk Turks defeat the Ghaznavids |