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Findlaech MacRuaridh and Doado have a child, and name him MacBeth MacFindlaech. During this time, Malcolm I was king(Macbeth's grandfather). His name means "son of life"
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The life of Macbeth
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At the age of seven, Macbeth was sent to school to study under a Christian Monk.
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When Macbeth was only fifteen, his father was killed by his cousins, Malcolm and Gillecomgain. Macbeth did not know of this right away, for he was off at school. His father was the Mormaer of Moray, and was killed for his throne.
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Macbeth was elected Mormaer of Moray, upon is cousin's death. His cousin, Gillecomgain, was killed by a castle raid sent by Malcolm II. The new position meant Macbeth was a choice for king. This is the first of three differences. The Macbeth in the play was never Mormaer of Moray.
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Macbeth marries Gruoch, after she was widowed. He also adopts her son, Lulach
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Macbeth allies himself with Thorfinn, and defeats Duncan in battle. This is the second key difference. Macbeth in the play murdered Duncan in his sleep.
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Macbeth enters Scone, the Scottish capital, after the battle.
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Macbeth is crowned king at the age of 35; he is said to have been a much better king than Duncan. This is the third key difference. Macbeth in the play was a dirty, cheating king; whereas the real Macbeth was a kind, caring king.
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Macbeth enters a battle with the Abbot of Dunkeld and Mormaer of Atholl(rebels), and leaves victorious.
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Macbeth travels to Rome during peaceful times; he meets the pope and gives to the poor.
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Normans escaping from England were allowed into Scotland by Macbeth.
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Malcolm's army begins making their way into Scotland.
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From 1054-1057, Macbeth is under constant attack from Malcolm.
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Malcolm and his army attack Macbeth and his army at Dunsinnan. The battle ends in a draw, however Malcolm is crowned king of Cumbria.
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Macbeth is killed by Malcolm's army while he is on his way to Moray.
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Macbeth's son Lulach is crowned over Malcolm due to popularity.
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Lulach is killed by Malcolm's army.
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Finally, Malcolm is crowned king of scotland. From this point on, scotland will go downhill.
