Donalbain

Donalbain in 1093

Donalbain was the second known son of Duncan, and the younger brother of Canmore.

History

The royal family's family tree

Following Macbeth's ascension to the throne of Scotland in 1040, Donalbain was taken to Ireland for his own safety. [1] 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.

Appearances

• "Fools Rush In..." (First Appearance)

Real World Background

Donald Ban

See Also

• Donalbain at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia