Battle of Pitgaveny

Quando

1040

Tipo

Batalha

Coordenadas

57.67° N, 3.28° W

Description

1040 battle in Scotland

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1040 battle in Scotland

The Battle of Pitgaveny, also called the Battle of Bothnagowan, was fought between the forces of Duncan I of Scotland and Macbeth, at the time the ruler of Moray, on 14 August 1040. The battle was part of a campaign by Duncan into Moray against Macbeth. It was fought at Bothganown, modern day Pitgaveny, near Elgin. The battle was a victory for Macbeth and resulted in Duncan's death.

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