# King Duncan — Macbeth character guide

> King Duncan in Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Duncan Dismay'd, Duncan True, this Duncan Hath, The unguarded Duncan, Wake Duncan, The gracious Duncan

**First appearance:** 0000-macbeth

## Who they are

The murdered King of Scotland, father of Malcolm and Donalbain.

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