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1) In the play Macbeth killed Duncan while he was sleeping in Macbeth's Castle. In history Macbeth killed Duncan in battle. 2) In history Macbeth ruled for approximately 17 years. In the play his reign is very short. It is never stated how long it was but from the sequence of events it can be inferred that it was short. 3) In history Macbeth was not a blood-thirsty, crazy person. He was not an evil king. In the play he will kill anyone that has a chance at the throne.
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The same day that Macbeth is born Malcolm II becomes king.
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Macbeth was born in the year 1005. His father was Finlay, Mormaer of Moray, and his mother Donada, second daughter of Malcolm the II.
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When Macbeth was seven, he was sent away to be educated. It was a requirement for all children of importance to be educated by a christian monk.
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Macbeth's father is killed by his cousins Malcolm and Gillecomgain. Macbeth is still away with his studies.
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Macbeth returns to Scotland and becomes Mormaer of Moray after his cousin Gillecomgain died.
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Macbeth marries Gruoch, widow of his cousin Gillecomgain.
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Malcolm II died of natural causes at the age of eighty.
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One month after Malcolm's death, Duncan became king
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In August 1040, he killed Duncan I, in battle near Elgin, Morayshire.
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Macbeth defeated and killed Duncan I's father, Crinan, at Dunkeld.
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Macbeth goes on a pilgrimage to Rome.
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Siward, Earl of Northumbria, and Malcolm MacDuncan, Duncan's son, invade Scotland.
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They met at Dunsinnan. Macbeth's army lost more than the english, but still won. Siward retreats to England where he will die before he can attack again. Up until Macbeths death he will be under constant attack from the English.
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Macbeth is killed by Malcolm. He is buried on the Holy Isle of Iona.
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