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May 13, 1493
Macbeth slays macdonwald
Macdonwald was a traitor to the scottish throne and was slain by Macbeth. -
May 14, 1493
Macbeth made Thane of Cawdor
King Duncan decides to give Macdonwald's former title to the man who killed him. Macbeth is currently unaware of his new title however. -
May 14, 1493
Macbeth meets with the 3 witches
The witches greet Macbeth as the Thane of Cawdor much to his surprise. The witches then tell Macbeth that he will one day be king and that so will Banquos children. -
May 15, 1493
Macbeth writes home to his wife
Macbeth details everything about what the witches told him and upon recieving his letter Lady Macbeth decides that Duncan must die. -
May 16, 1493
Macbeth invites Duncan to his castle
As part of Lady Macbeths plan, Duncan along with his two sons is invited to spend the night in Macbeths castle. -
May 17, 1493
Macbeth has second thoughts
Macbeth doesnt want to kill Duncan but is convinced by his wife to do so. -
May 17, 1493
Macbeth kills Duncan
Whilst he sleeps duncan is murdered by Macbeth. This act inspires Macbeth's transition from a calm character into an insane sociopath. -
May 18, 1493
Duncans body is found
Duncan is found dead and the bloody daggers are found on the guards bodies. Macbeth then kills the guards as vengeance for Duncans murder. -
May 18, 1493
Macbeth made king
Macbeth is made king after Duncan's sons fled Scotland for their own safety. The witches prophecies have been coming true. -
Jul 8, 1493
Banquo questions Macbeth's legitimacy
Banquo begins to believe that Macbeth was involved in killing Duncan in order to seize the throne for himself. Macbeth worries about Banquos loyalties. -
Jul 8, 1493
A banquet is held at Macbeths castle
During the Banquet Macbeth hires three criminals to go and kill Banquo and his son as they return from riding their horses under the cover of night. -
Jul 10, 1493
Macduff flees to England
Macduff escapes to England to try and get Malcom's help in taking down Macbeth. -
Jul 10, 1493
Macbeth goes to see the witches
Macbeth again goes to see the witches. he is given 3 visions. the first tells him to beware Macduff, the second tells him that no man of woman born can kill Macbeth, and the third tells him that he will die when the forest marches to his castle. -
Jul 11, 1493
Macduffs family murdered
Macbeth orders Macduffs family kill in retribution for Macduff's treason. Macduff later hears of this in England and swears vengeance on Macbeth -
Jul 14, 1493
Malcom and Maduff march on Dunsinane
Malcom and Macduff with over 10,000 English soldiers pick up trees from Birnham wood and march on Macbeth's castle. -
Jul 14, 1493
Macbeth is defeated at Dunsinane
Macduff reveals that he is not of woman born. Macbeth is shocked and again feels mortal -
Jul 14, 1493
Lady Macbeth commits suicide
Lady Macbeth is overcome with guilt and decides to kill herself to escape the torture.
