This play has the same historical accuracy as the rat droppings beneath Edinburgh Castle, but it makes a good story. Macbeth was king of Scots for 17 years in the eleventh century. Read about him.
King James I of Scotland was born on December 10, 1394 and died on February 21, 1437. King James I of Scotland would have been 42 years old at the time of death or 620 years old today.
Basically because he had no choice. Scotland had won the war.
The Shakespearean play 'Macbeth' opened with a fight between Norway and Scotland. King Sweno [c. 1016-1035] wanted to invade Scotland, and King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] didn't want the Norwegian invasion to succeed. The Norwegian King had managed to attract discontented Scotsmen to his army of invading Norwegians. One such discontent was the powerful, wealthy Thane of Cawdor.
King James I was the king of England. He was on the throne for 22 years. He also served as King of Scotland.
King David II of Scotland was born on March 5, 1324 and died on February 22, 1371. King David II of Scotland would have been 46 years old at the time of death or 691 years old today.
King James IV of Scotland was born on March 17, 1473 and died on September 9, 1513. King James IV of Scotland would have been 40 years old at the time of death or 542 years old today.
King Alexander III of Scotland was born on September 4, 1241 and died on March 19, 1286. King Alexander III of Scotland would have been 44 years old at the time of death or 773 years old today.
King James V of Scotland was born on April 10, 1512 and died on December 14, 1542. King James V of Scotland would have been 30 years old at the time of death or 503 years old today.
King Alexander II of Scotland was born on August 24, 1198 and died on July 6, 1249. King Alexander II of Scotland would have been 50 years old at the time of death or 816 years old today.
King James II of Scotland was born on October 16, 1430 and died on August 3, 1460. King James II of Scotland would have been 29 years old at the time of death or 584 years old today.
King James III of Scotland was born on July 10, 1452 and died on June 11, 1488. King James III of Scotland would have been 35 years old at the time of death or 563 years old today.