Macbeth I of Scotland

Macbeth (c1005-1057) was the king of Scotland from 1040-1057. He was the son of [Malcolm II]?'s eldest daughter and in some eyes, including his own, had a better claim to the throne than Malcolm II's chosen successor [Duncan I]? who was the son of Malcolm II's second daughter. Macbeth formed an alliance with Thorfinn, Earl of Orkney, son of Malcolm II's youngest daughter, and took up arms against Duncan. Duncan died fighting them in battle near Elgin? on August 14, 1040. Macbeth was a strong king and ruled over a kingdom stable enough for him to be able to leave for several months on a pilgrimage to Rome. He instituted a new form of law and order in Scotland. His reign was noted as a time of prosperity. However in 1054?, [Malcolm Canmore]?, Duncan's brother, began his campaign for the throne with the assistance of Siward, Earl of Northumbria by capturing the south of Scotland. Three years later, Macbeth was killed by Malcolm at a battle near Lumphanan? and the throne passed to Macbeth's stepson, Lulach. Macbeth was buried on Iona, the traditional burial place of Scottish Royalty at that time.