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Malcolm III

British  

noun

  1. died 1093, king of Scotland (1057–93). He became king after Macbeth

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"I learned that in my genealogy I am evidently directly descended from Malcolm the Third. King Malcolm III, known as 'King Malcolm III - The Big Head'," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

Malcolm III was indeed known as "Canmore" from the Gaelic for "big head" or "big chief".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

"Malcolm III is, by the way, the Malcolm who's in the Shakespeare play Macbeth," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024

Dunfermline's bid was based on its historic status after King Malcolm III established its ancient seat in 1057.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2022

Contrary winds drove the ship to Scotland, and there the orphans were brought to King Malcolm III.

From Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

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