♂ Duncan I Of Scotland

1001 - 1040

 

Donnchad mac Crinain

Duncan I Of Scotland
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Crinàn Of Scotland
Crinàn Of Scotland
0980 - 1045
Children

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 .

1031


Age: 30y
1031 Henry I becomes sole King of France on the death of his father Robert II.

1040


Aug 15
Age: 39y

death


Elgin, Moray, Scotland ⇓
He was killed in battle at Bathnagowan against MacBeth, Earl of Moray.
2 Sources ⇓
1040 Harthacanute lands at Sandwich and reclaims the English Throne

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