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Duncan I of Scotland 1 2
- Born: 15 Aug 1001 3
- Marriage: Sybil circa 1030
- Died: 1 Aug 1040, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland aged 38
Cause of his death was murder.
General Notes:
Duncan was the grandson of King Malcolm II (ruled 1005-34), who irregularly made him ruler of Strathclyde when that region was absorbed into the Scottish kingdom (probably shortly before 1034). Malcolm violated the established system of succession whereby the kingship alternated between two branches of the royal family. Upon Malcolm's death, Duncan succeeded peacefully, but he soon faced the rivalry of Macbeth, Mormaor (subking) of Moray, who probably had a better claim to the throne. Duncan besieged Durham unsuccessfully in 1039 and in the following year was murdered by Macbeth. Duncan's elder son later killed Macbeth and ruled as King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-93).
Noted events in his life were:
• Acceded: King of the Scots, 1034.
Duncan married Sybil circa 1030.
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