Macbeth, King of Scots
1040–1057 · Event
The historical Macbeth seizes the Scottish throne and rules for 17 years, long predating Shakespeare's play.
On these timelines: Scotland, Master, United Kingdom (combined)
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- Declaration of Arbroath (1320)
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Around 1040
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- Battle of Hastings (1066)
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