0 · by jmshistorycorner.bsky.social ·1d ago · view on bsky.app ↗ #OnThisDay 14 August 1040 Duncan I was killed in battle at Bothnagowan, Moray, Scotland. He had reigned as King of Scots since 1034. He was immediately succeeded by Macbeth. alt text Scottish king Duncan I was killed in battle on 14 August 1040 #history#onthisday#otd#politics#royalfamily#royals#scotpol#scottishpolitics#ukpol#ukpolitics