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Scholarly Dating Evidence
- When
- 1606
- Where
- Unknown
Scholars date the play to 1606 based on allusions to the Gunpowder Plot, Henry Garnet's execution, and the ship 'Tiger', though some argue for an earliest date of 1603.
Many scholars agree Macbeth was written in 1606, citing allusions to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and the execution of Henry Garnet in 1606. The Porter's speech references an 'equivocator' and 'farmer', linked to Garnet. The witch's mention of the ship 'Tiger' supports a date after June 1606. Braunmuller argues for an earliest date of 1603, finding 1605-06 arguments inconclusive.
Sources
- Macbeth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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