Gruoch

Gruoch ingen Boite (fl.c. 1015 – unknown) was a Scottish queen, the daughter of Boite mac Cináeda, son of Cináed II. The dates of her life are uncertain. She is most famous for being the wife and queen of MacBethad mac Findlaích (Macbeth), as well as through the character of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth. However, Shakespeare's Macbeth is based on Holinshed's Chronicles (published in 1577) and is not historically accurate.

Gruoch
A engraving depicting of Gruoch seeking help from Macbeth, created c.the 19th century.
Queen consort of Alba
Tenure14 August 1040 – 15 August 1057
Bornc.1015
Diedunknown
SpouseGille Coemgáin, Mormaer of Moray
Macbeth, King of Scotland
IssueLulach, King of Scotland
HouseAlpin
FatherBoite mac Cináeda
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