King Macbeth Research Paper

King Macbeth

King Macbeth “Mac Bethad Mac Findlaich was king of the Scots from 1040 until his death. Recent evidence is indicating he spent much of his time in and around the forces area of Moray. Defeating his cousin Duncan then king of Moray in a battle at nearby Pitgaveny. Born in 1005 in Scotland United Kingdom died August 15 of 1057 Lumphanan United Kingdom. ‍‍‍ Today, Macbeth is best known for the play based loosely on his character by William Shakespeare.(wiki 1)

However, though the play depicts him as a murderer and usurper, available historical data indicates that Shakespeare’s rendition of the Scottish King is far from accurate and bears little resemblance to the man that ruled at the dawn of the 11th century. (D & M 1)MacBeth

was considered to be one of the last Gaelic kings, the real Macbeth Mac Findlaich was not the murderous or, terrible character of the William Shakespeare's the tragedy of Macbeth. Mac Beth was born on the same here that his grandfather became king. MacBeth's Father Findlaech Mac Ruairidh was mormaer and Earl of Murray a province in northern Scotland warmer meaning the ruler of one of the seven provinces into which medieval Scotland was divided. His mother Doada was the second daughter of Malcolm the second.
Historians describe the young Macbeth as a young man as tall , fair haired and handsome, with a ruddy complexion. (Wiki 2) Ruddy meaning having a healthy red color, usually found or shown on the face. Knowing all of this, McBeth was already born into a wealthy home to successfully helped him and his years to come. King Macbeth's family came from a very smart and intelligent family. So, at the age of seven McBeth was sent out to the Christian monastery.
He had to be educated by the marks, this was a must to all the Chieftain's sons. Chieftain means the leader of people or clan or a powerful member of an organization. unfortunately MacBeth's cousin Malcolm and Gillecomgain , later killed his father. People thought that he got killed for being too close to Malcolm the second the king of Scotland at the time. Gillecomgain was the king at that time, or more known as the manor of moray. His father was Brigti. Became allies of the Constantine and then after he took the throne of Scotland, he made a name for himself as “the Hunter” by destroying gargoyles across Scotland.
Malcolm was the son of Kenneth the second he was known as a destroyer. MacBeth later reappeared after his dad's death his cousin Gillecomgain was killed around 1032. (T. H 2)He was ordered to be killed from Malcolm the second for the murder of Macbeth's father. Macbeth later reappeared after his dad's death. Later on McBeth was elected warmer, more and later on married grouch. Gillecomgain widow.
He also later on adopting grouch just on my lun he also later on adopted grouch's son Lulach. The marriage was strengthened the claim to his throne. On the month November 24 of 1034, Malcolm the second died due to natural causes. One month later, after Malcolm the second death, his son Duncan MacCrinan was elected King. Duncan had a rule of Scotland for about six “uneasy” years.(bio2) He ruled Scotland with a thirst for power countermanded by his incompetence on the battlefield. In the year 1038 Elder read and Duncan Steve's encountered him to lead a counterattack.
Counterattack meaning An attack made in response to one by an enemy or an opponent. King Duncan was the son of Crinan, the Abbot of Dunkeld. Sadly in the year 1040 he was killed in a civil war while Macbeth wins or succeeds, what happened was that Macbeth and Thorfinn “mormaer of Orkney” killed Moddan. So of course Macbeth had defeated Duncan's army. Killing Duncan in the process. Later into that month, MacBeth let his forces to scorn, The Scottish capital. Macbeth is widely believed to have been a strong and respected warrior.
He was thirsty for power and wanted to become the next king.

It said that he engaged the reigning king, Duncan I, in battle at a place called Elgin in Morayshire, and, upon his death, took control of the whole kingdom. At the age of 35, MacBeth was crowned the king of Scotland. (T.H 2)There was lots of killing, and all this was led to Macbeth finally becoming king. Just five years after his crowning in 1040, Macbeth confronted and killed the previous King’s father, Crinana of Dunkeld, in battle. With the two previous Kings gone, and Duncan I’s wife and children taking refuge outside of Scotland, Macbeth encountered little resistance to his

reign.
Back in Scotland, Macbeth adopted a style of ruling different than what he had practiced during the first 14 years of his reign.

He became more of a dictator and embraced a conservative style of leadership in an attempt to secure his position of power. For the next 17 years, life was peaceful and flourishing. Macbeth is known to have been deeply entrenched in strong values of lawfulness, and he was embraced by the general populace. Macbeth ruled with an even hand and encouraged the spread of Christianity.

He re enforced several good laws, among them one that enforced Celtic tradition requiring officers of the court to defend women and orphans anywhere in the kingdom. Another allowed daughters the same rights of inheritance as sons. The only domestic disruption was in 1045, a rebellion by Duncan I's supporters that was soon suppressed. In 1046, Siward, earl of Northumbria, unsuccessfully attempted to dethrone Macbeth. In addition to being a just ruler and successful military tactician, Macbeth is also described as having been rich and

philanthropic.
He won many of the hearts of his people by exemplifying the extent of his kindness, giving monetary aid freely to the poor and needy. On August 15, 1057, Macbeth was killed at the Battle of Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire by Malcolm's men as he tried to return to Moray. (A&E 2)His body was buried in the holy isle of Iona, where many other Scottish kings were buried. A few days after his death, his stepson, Lulach, was elected high king. Even with the death of Macbeth, Malcolm was not yet able to secure the throne.
The title of King was claimed by the defeated rulers stepson, Lulach. The newly appointed King encompassed none of his father’s political abilities and failed to meet the expectations of his subjects and generals. Various historical publications refer to him as “Lulach the Fool,” as his reign was ended prematurely. Lulach ruled for seven months before being killed by Malcolm's agents. Finally, on April 25, 1058, Malcolm MacDuncan became high king of Scotland.(bio 3)
Though Macbeth is best known as the nefarious character from Shakespeare’s play, the historical man’s life and reign are still appreciated. His life and legacy is preserved in the artifacts and histories contained in various museums around the world. Some draw inspiration from his courage; others learn from his costly mistakes in leadership.