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Gruoch
Queen of Scotland from 1040 to 1057 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gruoch ingen Boite (fl. c. 1015 – unknown) was a Scottish queen, the daughter of Boite mac Cináeda, son of Cináed II.[1] The dates of her life are uncertain. She is most famous for being the wife and queen of MacBethad mac Findlaích (Macbeth), as well as through the character of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth. However, Shakespeare's Macbeth is based on Holinshed's Chronicles (published in 1577) and is not historically accurate.
Quick Facts Queen consort of Alba, Tenure ...
Gruoch | |
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![]() A engraving depicting of Gruoch seeking help from Macbeth, created c. the 19th century. | |
Queen consort of Alba | |
Tenure | 14 August 1040 – 15 August 1057 |
Born | c. 1015 |
Died | unknown |
Spouse | Gille Coemgáin, Mormaer (Earl) of Moray in Scotland Macbeth, King of Scotland |
Issue | Lulach, King of Scotland |
House | Alpin |
Father | Boite mac Cináeda |
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