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Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] was the King of Scotland before Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057]. His reign began in 1034, when he succeeded his grandfather, King Malcolm II [d. November 25, 1034]. It ended in 1040, when Macbeth succeeded him as King.

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King duncan rewards Macbeth how?

He gives him the title thane of Cawdor since the other Cawdor was a traitor


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No. Macdonwald was "unseamed" (killed) by Macbeth in Forress, Scotland. The Thane of Cawdor was captured the previous day at a battle in Fife (over a hundred miles away. We hear of the execution of the Thane of Cawdor in Act I, scene iv; Macdonwald already has his decpitated head placed on the battlements in Act I, scene ii. Hence, they cannot be the same person.


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The Thane of Cawdor is going to be executed for treason as he betrayed King Duncan's army. Macbeth will be granted the title of Thane of Cawdor in his place.


Who was thane of glamis?

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Who is the traitor in the battle In Macbeth?

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Does duncan make banquo thane of glamis?

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It's similar to a Lord, a position of power associated with wealth, land and heritage IHTH :)


Who was the thane of cowdore?

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