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The traitor of King Duncan was Macbeth, who was the one who ordered his execution in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth conspired to murder King Duncan in order to seize power.

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Why is king Duncan unhappy with the thane cawdor?

Duncan is a bit miffed with Cawdor because he was a traitor who joined forces with the king of Norway and assisted him in his invasion of Scotland. Naturally, Duncan ordered Cawdor to be executed, musing "he was a gentleman on whom I built and absolute trust."


Is an execution ordered in Act 1?

Yes. The Thane of Cawdor was killed, because he was a traitor to King Duncan. Macbeth becomes the new Thane of Cawdor.


Why is king duncan uphappy with the thane of Cawdor?

Duncan is a bit miffed with Cawdor because he was a traitor who joined forces with the king of Norway and assisted him in his invasion of Scotland. Naturally, Duncan ordered Cawdor to be executed, musing "he was a gentleman on whom I built and absolute trust."


Who was the thane of cowdore?

The Thane of Cawdor in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" was a traitor who was executed for treason. King Duncan then gives Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor as a reward for his bravery in battle.


Use the word traitor in a sentence?

he is a traitor. Traitors are punished very harshly.


What did Duncan order be done to the Thane of Cawdor?

King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] ordered the Thane of Cawdor to be dispossessed of his title and executed. In Act 1 Scene 3 of the Shakespearean play, the King huddled with the noble Scotsman Ross. Ross spoke of the invasion of Scotland by Norwegians under the leadership of King Sweno [c. 1016-1035] and through the collaboration of the Thane of Cawdor. The invading Norwegians and discontented Scotsmen were defeated by Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057]. The Norwegians were forced to pay $10,000 to retrieve and bury their dead. The Thane of Cawdor was forced to give up his worldly title, possessions and life.


What is going to happen to the Thane of Cawdor?

king duncan will have him executed


Who was the traitor in this different revolt What does King Duncan say about the traitor and about his title?

The the traitors at the start of the play are a rebellion of Highlanders and Islanders, led by Macdonwald and Sweno, the king of Norway who was assissted by the Thane of Cawdor. King Duncan orders the execution of the Thane of Cawdor and hands his title to Macbeth as a reward.


What did Macduff discover?

As Macduff was going to wake King Duncan he discovered that King Duncan had been killed.


Why is king duncan unhappy with Thane cawdor?

King Duncan is unhappy with Thane Cawdor because he was a traitor who betrayed him by joining forces with the Norwegians in battle against Scotland. Duncan trusted Cawdor, but he proved disloyal and treacherous, leading to his downfall and execution.


Is thane of cawdor pardoned by king duncan?

No, Thane of Cawdor is not pardoned by King Duncan. Instead, King Duncan orders Thane of Cawdor to be executed for betraying him and supporting the Norwegian king. Macbeth is then named the new Thane of Cawdor for his bravery in battle.


What became of King Louis 16th?

he was sent to a prison, which is where he died