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Duncan I of Scotland

Duncan I of Scotland

1001 –August 14, 1040

Politician

Lived 39 years

Born in
Scotland
Passed away in
Elgin

Donnchad mac Crinain (Scottish Gaelic: Donnchadh mac Crìonain; anglicised as Duncan I, and nicknamed An t-Ilgarach, "the Diseased" or "the Sick"; c. 1001 – 14 August 1040) was king of Scotland (Alba) from 1034 to 1040. He is the historical basis of the "King Duncan" in Shakespeare's play Macbeth.

Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_I_of_Scotland