Malcolm (Macbeth)
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Malcolm is a character in William Shakespeare's Macbeth (c. 1603ā1607). The character is based on the historical king Malcolm III of Scotland, and is derived largely from the account in Holinshed's Chronicles (1587), a history of Britain. He is the elder son of King Duncan, the heir to the throne, and brother to Donalbain.[1] In the end, he regains the throne after mustering support to overthrow Macbeth.
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Macbeth character | |
Created by | William Shakespeare |
Based on | Malcolm III of Scotland |
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Family | King Duncan, father Donalbain, younger brother |
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