208 macbeth

The Real Macbeth/ BradS4

  • Born
    Aug 13, 1005

    Born

    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"
  • Period: Aug 13, 1005 to Aug 15, 1057

    Macbeth

    The life of Macbeth
  • Sent to School
    Oct 22, 1012

    Sent to School

    At the age of seven, Macbeth was sent to school to study under a Christian Monk.
  • Father is killed
    Sep 17, 1020

    Father is killed

    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.
  • Elected Mormaer of Moray
    May 19, 1032

    Elected Mormaer of Moray

    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.
  • Gets Married
    Dec 19, 1032

    Gets Married

    Macbeth marries Gruoch, after she was widowed. He also adopts her son, Lulach
  • Macbeth defeats Duncan
    Aug 14, 1040

    Macbeth defeats Duncan

    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.
  • Macbeth arrives in Scone
    Aug 24, 1040

    Macbeth arrives in Scone

    Macbeth enters Scone, the Scottish capital, after the battle.
  • Macbeth becomes king
    Sep 12, 1040

    Macbeth becomes king

    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.
  • Macbeth goes to battle
    Apr 19, 1045

    Macbeth goes to battle

    Macbeth enters a battle with the Abbot of Dunkeld and Mormaer of Atholl(rebels), and leaves victorious.
  • Macbeth travels to Rome
    Apr 22, 1049

    Macbeth travels to Rome

    Macbeth travels to Rome during peaceful times; he meets the pope and gives to the poor.
  • Normans
    Nov 25, 1052

    Normans

    Normans escaping from England were allowed into Scotland by Macbeth.
  • Malcolm
    Apr 19, 1054

    Malcolm

    Malcolm's army begins making their way into Scotland.
  • Under attack
    Apr 19, 1054

    Under attack

    From 1054-1057, Macbeth is under constant attack from Malcolm.
  • Indecisive
    Jul 27, 1054

    Indecisive

    Malcolm and his army attack Macbeth and his army at Dunsinnan. The battle ends in a draw, however Malcolm is crowned king of Cumbria.
  • Macbeth is killed
    Aug 15, 1057

    Macbeth is killed

    Macbeth is killed by Malcolm's army while he is on his way to Moray.
  • Lulach becomes king
    Aug 20, 1057

    Lulach becomes king

    Macbeth's son Lulach is crowned over Malcolm due to popularity.
  • Lulach is killed
    Mar 22, 1058

    Lulach is killed

    Lulach is killed by Malcolm's army.
  • Malcolm becomes king
    Apr 25, 1058

    Malcolm becomes king

    Finally, Malcolm is crowned king of scotland. From this point on, scotland will go downhill.