Donalbain (Macbeth)
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Donalbain is a character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (c. 1603–1607). He is the younger son of King Duncan and brother to Malcolm, the heir to the throne. Donalbain flees to Ireland after the murder of his father for refuge.[1] He is ultimately based on the historical King Donald III of Scotland.
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Macbeth character | |
Created by | William Shakespeare |
Based on | Donald III of Scotland |
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Affiliation | Loyal to King Duncan and Malcolm |
Family | King Duncan, father Malcolm, elder brother Macbeth, father's cousin |
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In the original text of the First Folio his name is spelled Donalbaine, and is sometimes also spelled Donaldbain. His name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic Dòmhnall Bàn, "Donald the Fair."