When did Macbeth take place?

The play is set in Scotland during the mid 11th century. Most of the characters really lived. Duncan was king of Scotland from 1034 to 1040, and Macbeth ruled 1040-1057. Malcolm, Donalbain, and Macduff were real people also. read more

Although written in 1606, this play takes place in the Scotland of medieval times, probably around the 11th century. There is also one scene that takes place in England. Much of the action takes place at Macbeth's castle in Inverness, an area in the Scottish Highlands (north Scotland). read more

He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and death. read more