John Welford
Oct 20, 2022

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The answer to that is Duncan! King Duncan I reigned as King of Scotland from 1034 until his murder by Macbeth in 1040. The details of the latter event clearly entered folklore and were much elaborated in Shakespeare's play.

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John Welford

I am a retired librarian, living in a village in Leicestershire. I write fiction and poetry, plus articles on literature, history, and much more besides.