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    • Duncan I

    King of Strathclyde from 1018, King of Alba
    Date of Birth: 01.01.1001
    Country: Great Britain

    Content:
    1. Early Life and Accession
    2. The Unification of Scotland
    3. The Conflict with Macbeth
    4. Duncan's ill-Fated Reign
    5. Shakespeare's Inspiration
    6. Personal Life
    7. - Malcolm III Canmore, King of Scotland from 1058

    Early Life and Accession

    Duncan I, born to Crínán of Dunkeld and Bethóc, daughter of King Malcolm II of Scotland, ascended to the throne of Strathclyde in 1018. Upon Malcolm II's death in 1034, Duncan inherited the Scottish Crown, bridging the two kingdoms.

    The Unification of Scotland

    Duncan's reign marked a significant expansion of Scottish territory. The kingdom, previously confined to the Forth and Pentland Hills, now extended to the Solway Firth and River Tweed. However, Strathclyde still included lands south of the Sark, while Norwegians controlled the northern provinces and parts of Argyll.

    The Conflict with Macbeth

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