Difference between revisions of "Donalbain"
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| − | Following [[Macbeth|Macbeth's]] ascension to the throne of [[Scotland]] in [[Timeline#995-1993|1040]], Donalbain was taken to [[Ireland]] for his own safety. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=590] | + | Following [[Macbeth|Macbeth's]] ascension to the throne of [[Scotland]] in [[Timeline#995-1993|1040]], Donalbain was taken to [[Ireland]] for his own safety. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=590] While there, he learned to appreciate [[gargoyles]] due to his experiences with the [[Irish Clans]]. ''([[Fools Rush In...|"Fools Rush In..."]])'' |
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| + | Sometime later he returned to Scotland, and he succeeded his brother to the throne of Scotland, becoming Donald III. | ||
The character of Donalbain in [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare's]] ''[[Macbeth (play)|Macbeth]]'' was based on Donalbain. | The character of Donalbain in [[William Shakespeare|Shakespeare's]] ''[[Macbeth (play)|Macbeth]]'' was based on Donalbain. | ||
Revision as of 04:50, 16 July 2025
Donalbain was the second known son of Duncan, and the younger brother of Canmore.
History
Following Macbeth's ascension to the throne of Scotland in 1040, Donalbain was taken to Ireland for his own safety. [1] While there, he learned to appreciate gargoyles due to his experiences with the Irish Clans. ("Fools Rush In...")
Sometime later he returned to Scotland, and he succeeded his brother to the throne of Scotland, becoming Donald III.
The character of Donalbain in Shakespeare's Macbeth was based on Donalbain.
Characteristics
Appearances
- "Fools Rush In..." (First Appearance)
Real World Background
See Also
- Donalbain at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
