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Apr 19, 1002
Differences Between Real Macbeth and Shakespeares Macbeth
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. -
Apr 17, 1005
Malcolm II
The same day that Macbeth is born Malcolm II becomes king. -
May 1, 1005
Macbeth's Birth Date
Macbeth was born in the year 1005. His father was Finlay, Mormaer of Moray, and his mother Donada, second daughter of Malcolm the II. -
May 1, 1012
Education
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. -
Apr 17, 1020
Macbeth's Father is killed
Macbeth's father is killed by his cousins Malcolm and Gillecomgain. Macbeth is still away with his studies. -
Apr 17, 1032
Return to Scotland
Macbeth returns to Scotland and becomes Mormaer of Moray after his cousin Gillecomgain died. -
Apr 17, 1034
Marriage
Macbeth marries Gruoch, widow of his cousin Gillecomgain. -
Nov 25, 1034
Malcolm II's death
Malcolm II died of natural causes at the age of eighty. -
Dec 25, 1034
Duncan I becomes king
One month after Malcolm's death, Duncan became king -
Aug 14, 1040
Macbeth becomes King of Scotland
In August 1040, he killed Duncan I, in battle near Elgin, Morayshire. -
Apr 11, 1045
Duncan I's Father
Macbeth defeated and killed Duncan I's father, Crinan, at Dunkeld. -
Apr 17, 1050
Macbeth goes to Rome
Macbeth goes on a pilgrimage to Rome. -
Jul 5, 1054
England invades Scotland
Siward, Earl of Northumbria, and Malcolm MacDuncan, Duncan's son, invade Scotland. -
Jul 27, 1054
Macbeth's army meets the English
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. -
Aug 15, 1057
Macbeth's Death Date
Macbeth is killed by Malcolm. He is buried on the Holy Isle of Iona. -
