Macbeth vs History

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This was the name of the king, meaning 'Son of Life' known as Macbeth.

This was Macbeth's nickname, meaning 'The Red King.'

This was the main source Shakespeare used for Macbeth.

This king commanded that on his death, the throne pass to his oldest grandson Duncan, going against the Celtic tradition that the throne was to alternate between different branches of the family.

Duncan ruled for approximately this many years.

The murder of King Duncan by Macbeth, while a guest in his house, was based on a historical incident, but from a different era. King Duff was killed by this man who also had an ambitious wife encouraging him.

Macbeth had a claim to the throne, both because he was a grandson of the king before Duncan, and because of his marriage to this woman, a direct descendent of two earlier Scottish kings, Malcolm I and Kenneth III.

After Duncan was installed as king, Macbeth originally supported him. But after he openly opposed him, Duncan led an army against him, was defeated and killed in battle at this location.

This character from the play, may not have existed at all, though if he did he likely took part in the murder of Duncan.

Macbeth ruled for approximately this many years. By most accounts this was a wise and just reign. He promoted Christianity, passed laws to support widows and orphans, and promoting equality for women in some spheres.

This appellation applied to Macbeth in Shakespeare's play, is not found in any of the extant sources.

Macbeth's rule was so secure, he was able to make a pilgrimage to this city.

This Earl of Northumbria challenged Macbeth, in support of Malcolm III, the son of the previous king.

Normans fleeing England were, according to Scottish hospitality of tradition, given refuge at Macbeth's court, angering this king.

Macbeth was defeated in a battle at this location, the site of Macbeth's death in Shakespeare's play, but was not killed here. Malcolm did however, regain much of his land.

Macbeth and his armies were under assault from Malcolm for this many years.

Malcolm III defeated Macbeth in battle, or possibly in a one-on-one combat in a stone circle, at this location.

Macbeth's body was buried in this holy island.

After the death of Macbeth, this son of his wife from a previous marriage, was elected king, reigning for 7 months, but was eventually murdered by Malcolm who became king.