Findlaech

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Findlaech

Findlaech Mac Ruaidrí was Macbeth's father, and the High Steward of Moray.

History

Findlaech sided with Kenneth III/the Grim and Maol Chalvim at the Battle of Rathveramoen in 997, fighting against his bitter half-brother Mail Brigti there.

He and his son were popular among the Scots, leading Duncan to fear that Findlaech would see to it that Macbeth became King of Scotland in his place. To prevent this, in 1020, he sent Gillecomgain the Hunter to Castle Moray to slay Findlaech, a task that Gillecomgain successfully completed. ("City of Stone Part One")

Real-World Background

Findlaech was an actual historical figure, whose murder by Gillecomgain in 1020 really did take place. Shakespeare distorts his name to "Sinell" in the play Macbeth.

Appearances

Production Background

Voice Actor: John Rhys-Davies

See also

  • Findlaech at Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia