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 • Vikings, led by Leif Eriksson, establish small settlements in and around Vinland in North America (approximate) |
1031
Age: 30y
birth of childMalcom III Of Scotland Scotland ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1031 • Bezprym seizes the throne of Poland from Mieszko II. |
1040
Aug 15
Age: 39y
deathElgin, Moray, Scotland ⇓ He was killed in battle at Bathnagowan against MacBeth, Earl of Moray. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1040 • The Shalu Monastery is founded in Tibet. |