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Macdonwald was the leader of the rebel forces who were fighting against the King of Scotland. In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is rewarded for killing Macdonwald, however, it is generally believed that Macdonwald may have actually committed suicide in real life.

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Who killed macdonwald in battle?

Macbeth


Who is Macdonwald in Macbeth?

One of the rebellious Scotsmen is the identity of "merciless" Macdonwald in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare (Baptized April 26, 1564 - April 23, 1616).Specifically, Macdonwald and the Thane of Cawdor are two noblemen who specifically are named as traitors to reigning King Duncan (d. August 14, 1040). They join forces with other disgruntled Scotsmen and an invading army of Norwegians. The battle in which Norwegians and rebel Scotsmen are defeated is the subject of Act I Scene II.


Who does Macbeth defeat in the battle?

Friends and fellow Generals Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] and Banquo defeated Macdonwald the treacherous Scotsman. They then fought invading Norwegians and discontented Scotsmen. In fact, Act 1 Scene 2 began with the bleeding Captain's report of Macbeth's and Banquo's victory over Macdonwald. It continued with their equal successes against invaders and rebels under King Sweno [c. 1016-1035] of Norway.


In scene two of Macbeth what did Macbeth do to macdonwald?

In the process of defeating Macdonweald he unseams him from the nave to the chaps. That is to say, he cut him open from the navel to the chin. Thereafter, he cut off his head and fixed it upon the battlements, which is to say, the castle walls.


Who are the traitors at the beginning of Macbeth play?

At the beginning of the play in act 1 the Thane of Cawdor (the earlier one, not Macbeth) is a traitor, and also a guy called Macdonweald whom Macbeth defeats.

Related Questions

Who is the traitor in the battle In Macbeth?

MacDonwald the Thane of Cawdor(Whoops! Macbeth does, in fact, disembowel and decapitate Macdonwald, but Macdonwald is not the Thane of Cawdor.)


Who killed macdonwald in battle?

Macbeth


What is duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated macdonwald?

Duncan calls Macbeth "valiant cousin" when he hears he has defeated Macdonwald.


Which two leaders led duncan's troops against the traitor macdonwald?

The two leaders who led Duncan's troops against the traitor Macdonwald were Macbeth and Banquo. They showed great bravery and skill in battle, ultimately defeating Macdonwald and securing victory for Duncan's forces.


Who first fights Macbeth and what is the result?

Macbeth's first major battle is against the rebel Macdonwald. Macbeth emerges victorious by defeating Macdonwald and cutting him from the navel to the jaw.


At the beginning of Macbeth who is Macbeth's adversary?

The Scottish traitor, Macdonwald.


Who is Macdonwald in Macbeth?

One of the rebellious Scotsmen is the identity of "merciless" Macdonwald in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare (Baptized April 26, 1564 - April 23, 1616).Specifically, Macdonwald and the Thane of Cawdor are two noblemen who specifically are named as traitors to reigning King Duncan (d. August 14, 1040). They join forces with other disgruntled Scotsmen and an invading army of Norwegians. The battle in which Norwegians and rebel Scotsmen are defeated is the subject of Act I Scene II.


Are Macdonwald and the original Thane of Cawdor the same person?

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.


Who does Macbeth defeat in the battle?

Friends and fellow Generals Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] and Banquo defeated Macdonwald the treacherous Scotsman. They then fought invading Norwegians and discontented Scotsmen. In fact, Act 1 Scene 2 began with the bleeding Captain's report of Macbeth's and Banquo's victory over Macdonwald. It continued with their equal successes against invaders and rebels under King Sweno [c. 1016-1035] of Norway.


What is the news that Ross and Angus bring?

That he has not flushed the toilet after using number two...


What did the captain tell duncan about what happened after Macbeth defeated macdonwald?

After Macbeth defeated Macdonweald, his ally the Norwegian lord attacked, thinking to have an advantage while the Scots were tired. Unfortunately they were not that tired, since Banquo and Macbeth defeated the Norwegian too.


What new trouble arose immediately after the defeat of Macdonwald?

After Macdonwald's defeat, the new trouble that arose was a rebellion led by the Thane of Cawdor against King Duncan's forces. The Thane of Cawdor betrayed the king and fought against him, prompting further unrest and conflict in Scotland.