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Macbeth /m?k'b?th/, fully The Tragedy of Macbeth, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It was probably first performed in 1606.[a] It was first published in the Folio of 1623, possibly from a prompt book, and is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy.[1] James VI and I was patron of Shakespeare's playing company, and some people[who?] say that Macbeth is the play which most clearly indicates Shakespeare's relationship with him.[2]In the play, Macbeth is a Scottish general under the rule of King Duncan. Three witches tell Macbeth that he will become king of Scotland. Macbeth is spurred by his ambition and his wife, murdering Duncan and acceding to the throne. His reign is bloody and tyrannical and is ended by the combined forces of Scotland and England.