Gruoch
Gruoch (* 1015 , † in the 11th century ) was the daughter of Bodhe , Prince of Scotland , and granddaughter of Kenneth III. At her father's instigation, Gruoch was married to Gille Coemgáin, Mormaer von Moray . After 1032 she married his cousin Macbeth , who became King of Scotland in 1040. The son of Gille Coemgáin, Lulach , succeeded his stepfather to the throne of Scotland .
Shakespeare adapted her as Lady Macbeth for his drama Macbeth .
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- Personal data on fmg.ac (English)
| predecessor | Office | Successor |
|---|---|---|
| unknown |
Queen Consort of Scotland 1040–? |
Ingibiorg Finnsdottir |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gruoch |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Daughter of Bodhe, Prince of Scotland and granddaughter of Kenneth III. (Scotland) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1015 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 11th century |