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A thegn or thane was a nobleman who owned land and served the king or a lord in Anglo-Saxon England. The term also had different meanings in Scandinavia and Scotland, and evolved from the Old English word gesith, meaning companion or retainer.
Macduff is a heroic character in Shakespeare's Macbeth who flees to England to join Malcolm, the son of King Duncan, and kills Macbeth. He is based on a historical King Duff of Scotland, who was murdered by Macbeth's ancestors, and his descendants became the Earls of Fife.
Macbeth is the title character and main protagonist in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, a tragedy based on the historical king of Scotland. He is a valiant general who becomes a tyrannical king after killing his predecessor, King Duncan, and is haunted by guilt and fear until he is defeated by Macduff.
A thane was a local administrator in eastern Scotland, equivalent to the son of an earl, who collected revenue and services from the estates under his control. The term thane was introduced by King David I in the 12th century, and later replaced by baron or regality.
Banquo is a semi-historical character in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, who is an ally of Macbeth until he is murdered by him. His ghost appears to Macbeth at a feast, causing him alarm and suspicion.
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Thane is the headquarters of Thane district in Maharashtra, India, and a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It has a population of over 2.5 million, a tropical monsoon climate, and a history of being a Maratha Empire stronghold and a British colonial outpost.
Thane of Cawdor is a Scottish noble title that was given to Macbeth in Shakespeare's play. Learn about the history, origin and current holder of this title, as well as its connection to Macbeth and the Thanes of Cawdor.