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Duncan I King of Scots
d. 1040
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Died
1040
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About
Duncan the First succeeded his grandfather Malcolm the Second and reigned six years before being killed in battle by Macbeth in 1040. Shakespeare made him a venerable old king murdered in his bed; he was in fact about thirty-nine and died fighting.
Research notes
✓ DOCUMENTED (web-confirmed 25 Jul 2026): DUNCAN I (Donnchad mac Crinain), KING OF SCOTS (r.1034-1040) - the 'Duncan' of Macbeth; killed by Macbeth 1040. Son of Crinan of Dunkeld by Bethoc, dau. of Malcolm II. Father of Malcolm III Canmore (our line). Direct ancestor. Added 25 Jul 2026.