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1592	Duncan MacLeod Duncan MacLeod Duncan MacLeod is a fictional character from the Highlander multiverse. Duncan MacLeod serves as the protagonist for the TV continuation of the Highlander franchise, which comprises Highlander: The Series and its spin-off movies, Highlander: Endgame and Highlander: The Source... is born on December 21, the winter solstice Winter solstice Winter solstice may refer to:* Winter solstice, astronomical event* Winter Solstice , former band* Winter Solstice: North , seasonal songs* Winter Solstice , 2005 American film... , on the shores of Loch Shiel Loch Shiel Loch Shiel is a 19.3 km2 freshwater loch, 120 m deep, situated 20 km west of Fort William in Lochaber, Highland, Scotland... , in Glenfinnan Glenfinnan Glenfinnan is a village in Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland. It is located at the northern end of Loch Shiel, at the foot of Glenfinnan.- Glenfinnan Monument :... , Scotland Scotland Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the... ("Prophecy"). When Mary, wife to Ian MacLeod, Chieftain of the Clan MacLeod Clan MacLeod Clan MacLeod is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the Isle of Skye. There are two main branches of the clan: the Macleods of Harris and Dunvegan, whose chief is Macleod of Macleod, are known in Gaelic as Sìol Tormoid ; the Macleods of Lewis, whose chief is Macleod of The Lewes, are known in... gives birth to a still-born son, the midwife offers him an abandoned newborn, Duncan, in exchange. Ian is the only one to know Duncan is not his son and ignores where he came from ("Family Tree").
1606	Duncan and his cousin Robert Robert Macleod Robert Macleod JP is the Mayor of the City of Palmerston, Northern Territory. He was appointed Mayor in May 2007 following the retirement of Annette Burke.-External links:*... go after a wolf in the Donan Woods. When the wolf attacks, Robert escapes but Duncan faints. He awakes in Immortal witch Cassandra Cassandra In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. Her beauty caused Apollo to grant her the gift of prophecy... 's cottage. She warns him of an enemy he'll have to face someday, Roland Kantos and that she was the wolf. Kantos is already searching for Duncan, but doesn't find him ("Prophecy").
1618	Duncan falls in love with Debra Campbell, who is promised to Duncan's cousin Robert in a marriage designed to unite the MacLeods and the Campbells Clan Campbell Clan Campbell is a Highland Scottish clan. Historically one of the largest, most powerful and most successful of the Highland clans, their lands were in Argyll and the chief of the clan became the Earl and later Duke of Argyll.-Origins:... . Robert challenges Duncan to battle, after learning Debra loves him. Against his will, Duncan kills Robert. Debra later dies after threatening suicide when Duncan initially refuses to marry her after Robert's death. Although the pair are reconciled, she slips down the side of a cliff. Duncan buries her in an unmarked grave ("Homeland").
1622	On October 2, Duncan is fatally wounded battling the Campbells, but miraculously revives. He is banished from his clan by his father who fears that it is devil's work. Later that year, while wandering through Scotland, he finds his adoptive father who tells him of his foundling origins ("Family Tree"). He wanders in the Highland wilderness for a short while (The Element of Fire Highlander: The Element of Fire Highlander: The Element of Fire is the first official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Jason Henderson.-Plot introduction:... )
1624	Still not knowing he’s Immortal Immortal (Highlander) Immortals are a group of fictional characters seen in the movies and series of the Highlander franchise. Since they are immune to disease and stop aging after becoming Immortal, they can live forever and they only die when they are beheaded.... , or what that means, Duncan returns home after learning his village has been attacked and his father killed. He takes his father’s sword and pursues the killer, Kanwulf. Duncan stabs him, buries his axe and leaves him for dead, unaware he’s also Immortal ("Homeland").
1625	Duncan meets Immortal hermit Timothy of Gilliam in a cave, who says Duncan will soon meet his teacher and explains that at the start of the millennium he defeated a great evil that comes into the world every thousand years. Duncan will be the "Champion" for the next millennium. Gilliam then fights him and beheads himself on Duncan's sword, so Duncan can receive his first Quickening Quickening (Highlander) The Quickening is a phenomenon in the Highlander films and television series. When an Immortal is beheaded, there is a powerful energy release from their body which is called a Quickening. Lead Highlander: The Series actor Adrian Paul explains, "The Quickening is the receiving of all the power and... and grow stronger to defeat the evil ("Archangel"). After awaking from death after the Battle of Glen Fruin Battle of Glen Fruin The Battle of Glen Fruin was fought on February 7, 1603 between the Clan Gregor and its allies on one side, and the Clan Colquhoun and its allies on the other... , he meets clansman Connor MacLeod Connor MacLeod Connor MacLeod, also known as The Highlander, is a fictional character in the Highlander film series, as well as the television programs Highlander: The Series, and Highlander: The Animated Series... , who becomes his teacher ("The Gathering", Endgame Highlander: Endgame Highlander: Endgame is a 2000 fantasy film originally released on September 1, 2000. It is the fourth theatrical release in the Highlander film series, and it serves as both a continuation of the Highlander films and the Highlander television series... ).¹ One evening in a tavern in Aberdeen Aberdeen Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of .... , Duncan tells Connor about his first death and his banishment from the Clan (Watchers CD). Another time, Duncan and Connor exchange memories of their lost loves Heather Heather MacLeod Heather MacLeod is a fictional character from the universe of Highlander movies, portrayed by actress Beatie Edney.Heather MacLeod is one of four characters from the Highlander universe to appear in both movie and television continuity .-History:Daughter to a blacksmith named Angus MacDonald, Heather... and Debra (Watchers CD, White Silence Highlander: White Silence Highlander: White Silence is the ninth official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Ginjer Buchanan.-Plot introduction:... ).
1626	In Aberdeen, the duo helplessly witnesses as Connor's friend Carmichael is killed when his ship is destroyed by fire, started by Immortal pirate Khordas and his wife Nerissa. Nerissa shoots Connor in the chest, ensuring their escape (The Element of Fire Highlander: The Element of Fire Highlander: The Element of Fire is the first official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Jason Henderson.-Plot introduction:... ).
1630	Duncan is looking for Connor, who's away on business, while being followed by Immortal Martin Hyde, who fills Duncan’s path with death. When he is unable to find Connor, Hyde appears to him, easily beating him. Hyde, however, is just trying to get him to lead him to Connor and has no interest in Duncan ("Prodigal Son").
1631	In Ravenna Ravenna Ravenna is the capital city of the Province of Ravenna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy and the second largest comune in Italy by land area, although, at , it is little more than half the size of the largest comune, Rome... , Duncan learns an unstoppable move from Connor (Endgame Highlander: Endgame Highlander: Endgame is a 2000 fantasy film originally released on September 1, 2000. It is the fourth theatrical release in the Highlander film series, and it serves as both a continuation of the Highlander films and the Highlander television series... ).
1632	Back in Scotland, Duncan kills an unknown British soldier. It's his first beheading (Scotland the Brave Highlander: Scotland the Brave Highlander: Scotland the Brave is the third official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Jennifer Roberson.-Plot introduction:... ). With Connor, finds Khordas and Nerissa, beheading Nerissa while Khordas escapes. Later that year, Duncan leaves Connor to make it on his own (The Element of Fire Highlander: The Element of Fire Highlander: The Element of Fire is the first official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Jason Henderson.-Plot introduction:... ).
1634	Scotsman Andrew Murray Andrew Murray Andrew or Andy Murray may refer to: * Andrew Murray, often spelt Andrew Moray, leader of the Scots during the Scottish Wars of Independence... becomes Duncan's Watcher Watcher (Highlander) Watchers are a secret organization that watches the Immortals in the Highlander: The Series and all subsequent related series and movies.They were introduced in the season 1 finale as a cliffhanger for the following season... (Watchers CD). Duncan discovers Devon Marek, son of the Duke of Willoughby Willoughby -Australia:Willoughby, New South Wales, suburb of SydneyCity of Willoughby, local government area of New South WalesElectoral district of Willoughby, in New South WalesCape Willoughby, on Kangaroo Island, South Australia-England:*Willoughby, Warwickshire... , dying of a stab wound in the woods. Realizing Marek is Immortal, he tells him about it and that he will have to give up his inheritance. After Marek tries to kill him, Duncan stabs him. Marek dies in front of his guards and has to give up his inheritance as everyone thinks he's dead, while Duncan escapes ("Black Tower"). Traveling through France France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... , he rescues mentally challenged Immortal Ursa from superstitious peasants and takes him to a monastery ("The Beast Below"). Later, he visits Paris Paris Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region... for the first time. Marveled by it, he decides to see the world and travels to Italy Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... (Zealot Highlander: Zealot Highlander: Zealot is the sixth official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Donna Lettow, who was a junior member of the writing team for the series.-Plot summary:... ).
1635	Meets Immortals Amanda Amanda (Highlander) Amanda is a fictional character in the television series Highlander: The Series and Highlander: The Raven, portrayed by actress Elizabeth Gracen. She is one of the Immortals, immune to old age and death except by beheading... and Rebecca Horne on September 11 in Verona Verona Verona ; German Bern, Dietrichsbern or Welschbern) is a city in the Veneto, northern Italy, with approx. 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven chef-lieus of the region. It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third of North-Eastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona... , Italy, when they approach him on the street and flirt with him, dressed as men. Amanda kisses him and picks his pocket. He retrieves it and offers to pay for their drinks ("Legacy").
1636	Italian Giancarlo LoFrano becomes Duncan's Watcher (Watchers CD).
1637	Working for the Doge Doge Doge is a dialectal Italian word that descends from the Latin dux , meaning "leader", especially in a military context. The wife of a Doge is styled a Dogaressa.... of Verona, Duncan is charged with protecting his daughter’s virtue. He meets the threat, Immortal Hugh Fitzcairn Hugh Fitzcairn Hugh Fitzcairn is a fictional character from Highlander: The Series, portrayed by actor Roger Daltrey. An Immortal, he is a friend of protagonist Duncan MacLeod.-Appearances:... , but it seems the princess' virtue is long gone. The Doge demands Fitz’s head, but Duncan demands his right to retribution and “kills” Fitz with his sword, thus saving his life. The two become friends and leave Verona ("Star-Crossed").
1639	As the Duke of Milan’s bodyguards, Duncan and Fitz fight against three swordsmen in Florence Florence Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area.... , enemies of the Duke. During the fight Fitz' Watcher, Giuseppe Montenegro, is killed and they get a first look at the Watcher’s symbol, although it has no meaning to them ("The Hunters"). After Montenegro's death, LoFrano supervises Fitz for three years since he spends this time together with MacLeod (Watchers CD).
1640	Having dinner at a French inn, Duncan meets Immortal Kyra Kyra Kyra may refer to:Kyra, Cyprus, a village in CyprusKyra, Russia, a rural locality in Kyrinsky District of Zabaykalsky Krai, RussiaKyra River, a river in Russia and MongoliaKyra, a former snout moth genus synonymized with Myelois... when, as Queen Anne Anne of Austria Anne of Austria was Queen consort of France and Navarre, regent for her son, Louis XIV of France, and a Spanish Infanta by birth... ’s protector, she battles some of Cardinal Richelieu’s guards. Duncan nobly shares the last room with Kyra and the two end up sharing the bed ("Patient Number 7").
1642	Duncan is 50 years old when he learns how to read and write with Fitz in England England England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental... . They have to walk a mile uphill in the snow, back and forth, to learn it ("The Cross of St. Antoine", "Leader of the Pack"). During this time they get acquainted with Immortal Mako ("Under Color of Authority").
1648	In May, Giancarlo LoFrano dies with the plague. A new Watcher is sent to Verona to watch Duncan (Watchers CD).
1653	Duncan travels from Italy aboard a Venician Galley, which is captured by Pirates. Duncan is sold into slavery, and purchased in Algiers Algiers ' is the capital and largest city of Algeria. According to the 1998 census, the population of the city proper was 1,519,570 and that of the urban agglomeration was 2,135,630. In 2009, the population was about 3,500,000... by Immortal Hamza el-Kahir, and becomes Hamza's pupil. They meet Immortal Xavier St. Cloud, who challenges Hamza. When Hamza avoids the challenge, Duncan seeks to fill his place. Not accepting that, Hamza fights Xavier and is beheaded in front of Duncan ("Finale", Scimitar Highlander: Scimitar Highlander: Scimitar is the second official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Ashley McConnell.-Plot:... ).
1655	Duncan leaves Algiers. In October/November, in Venice Venice Venice is a city in northern Italy which is renowned for the beauty of its setting, its architecture and its artworks. It is the capital of the Veneto region... , he meets Immortal Niccolò Machiavelli and his Immortal "Beauties" (Bernardo Caprio, Eugenia de la Croix, Sergei Aloysovitch, Annette Rouens, Cristofori, Paloma Alcina, Giuletta Fantini, Ruffio Mocenigo and Jean-Pierre Jean-Pierre Jean-Pierre is a French male given name and may refer to:* Jean-Pierre Aumont , French actor* Jean-Pierre Bemba , Congolese politician and rebel leader* Jean-Pierre Blanchard , French inventor and aviation pioneer... ) (Measure of a Man Highlander: Measure of a Man Highlander: Measure of a Man is the fourth official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Nancy Holder.-Plot introduction:... ).
1657	Haresh Clay and Carter Wellan find Duncan and his new mentor Graham Ashe practicing in a field in Italy. Clay challenges Ashe, who sends Duncan to holy ground. Clay takes Ashe’s head as Duncan watches. Clay calls him a coward for not leaving holy ground ("The End of Innocence").
1658	In Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... , Duncan seeks refuge in Immortal Paul's monastery of St. Christopher that offers shelter to beleaguered Immortals. There he meets Kalas Kalas Kalas is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Kundgol taluk of Dharwad district in Karnataka. This is the native place of Guru Govindabhatta, who is the guru of Santha Shishunal Sharif. Today we can find Samadhi of Guru Govindabhatta here... , an Immortal with a heavenly singing voice. Kalas’ spirit does not match his voice and Duncan discovers that he has been killing Immortals as they leave holy ground. He has Paul banish Kalas from his beloved monastery. Kalas vows revenge ("Song of the Executioner").
1659	After leaving the monastery and on his way to England, he rescues Immortal Kristin Gilles from two highwaymen in Normandy Normandy Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:... , France in June. He becomes her protégé and lover as she teaches him how to become a gentleman ("Chivalry"). In his time with Kristin, Duncan was supervised by Kristin’s Watcher Giselle Dupin (Watchers CD).
1660	Falls in love with artist Louise Barton, hired to paint his portrait. Later, discovers that Kristin murdered Louise. Almost killed by Kristin after telling he's leaving her, Duncan fights her but can't bring himself to kill her ("Chivalry"). In Evreux Évreux Évreux is a commune in the Eure department, of which it is the capital, in Haute Normandie in northern France.-History:In late Antiquity, the town, attested in the fourth century CE, was named Mediolanum Aulercorum, "the central town of the Aulerci", the Gallic tribe then inhabiting the area... , Duncan meets and befriends Immortal Grace Chandel, a midwife delivering a baby ("Saving Grace").
1662	William Raleigh becomes Duncan's Watcher . In June, Duncan stays overnight in Norwich Norwich Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom... at the “Red Devil's Inn” and meets Immortal stone-cutter John Garrick, who is working in a church. The two befriend each other and Duncan remains in Norwich until December. When Garrick returns to his family, MacLeod promises to visit him (Watchers CD).
1663	Still in England, Duncan becomes an actor in Immortal Walter Graham's Shakespearean company, playing Kate in "Taming of the Shrew". He argues with Graham over playing Kate nicer, or having a part with a sword fight, and ends up fighting with the actor he replaced ("Timeless"). Raleigh also Watches Graham from 1663 to 1665, since he and Duncan spend most of this time together. Raleigh hired on as an actor in Graham’s troop. In October, the troop begins a new play, "The Brushing Bridegroom", even if most regard it as a mistake (Watchers CD).
1665	In the spring, Duncan goes to visit Garrick, who is about to be burned at the stake as a witch. Duncan tries to save him but Garrick is confused after his family's death and stabs him in front of the multitude. When Duncan revives he is thought a witch, narrowly escaping being burned. Unbeknownst to him, Garrick is recaptured and burned ("Shadows").
1666	Duncan may have been present at the Great Fire of London Great Fire of London The Great Fire of London was a major conflagration that swept through the central parts of the English city of London, from Sunday, 2 September to Wednesday, 5 September 1666. The fire gutted the medieval City of London inside the old Roman City Wall... ("The Blitz").
1670	Much to the displeasure of his Watcher, Duncan spends the winter in the Highlands, tutoring the arrogant son of local Chief Clan in the ways of war. Is challenged and beheads Michel de Bourgogne ("Unholy Alliance").
1680	Duncan first meets Immortal Kiem Sun in China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture... and is with him when he first obtains the information about the Kwanlo root and its properties from a mortal alchemist ("Road Not Taken").²
1689	Duncan is in Killiecrankie Killiecrankie Killiecrankie is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland on the River Garry. It lies at the Pass of Killiecrankie, by the A9 road. The village is home to a power station forming part of the Tummel Hydro-Electric Power Scheme... , in the army of Dundee John Graham, 1st Viscount of Dundee John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount Dundee , known as the 7th Laird of Claverhouse until raised to the viscounty in 1688, was a Scottish soldier and nobleman, a Tory and an Episcopalian... against the English (Scotland the Brave Highlander: Scotland the Brave Highlander: Scotland the Brave is the third official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Jennifer Roberson.-Plot introduction:... ).

¹In the novel The Element of Fire

Highlander: The Element of Fire

Highlander: The Element of Fire is the first official Highlander novel based on Highlander: The Series. It was written by Jason Henderson.-Plot introduction:...

, Connor finds Duncan in 1622 as he is attempting to drown himself, which contradicts both the TV series

Highlander: The Series

Highlander: The Series is a fantasy-adventure television series featuring Duncan MacLeod of the Scottish Clan MacLeod, as the Highlander. It was an offshoot and another alternate sequel of the 1986 feature film with a twist: Connor MacLeod did not win the prize and Immortals still exist post-1985...

and Endgame

Highlander: Endgame

Highlander: Endgame is a 2000 fantasy film originally released on September 1, 2000. It is the fourth theatrical release in the Highlander film series, and it serves as both a continuation of the Highlander films and the Highlander television series...

.
²Deleted scene.

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1625-1696 - Duncan meets Immortal Scotsman Warren Cochrane. They became good friends and spent some time together in Scotland ("Through a Glass, Darkly").

Duncan mentioned in 1996 that he knew Warren for over 300 years. This meeting probably occurred during his time in Scotland in 1669/1670 or at the battle of Killiecrankie

Killiecrankie

Killiecrankie is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland on the River Garry. It lies at the Pass of Killiecrankie, by the A9 road. The village is home to a power station forming part of the Tummel Hydro-Electric Power Scheme...

in 1689.

1625-1746 - Duncan meets Immortal Ceirdwyn ("Take Back the Night").
1650-1718 - Duncan meets Vincenzo Coronelli
Vincenzo Coronelli
Vincenzo Coronelli was a Franciscan monk, a Venetian cosmographer, cartographer, publisher, and encyclopedist known in particular for his atlases and globes, and who spent most of his life in Venice.-Biography:...

(1650–1718), an Italian theologian, monk and a geographer ("Free Fall" script).

Coronelli's London map of 1689 and/or Felicia Martin’s copy of the map stands in the Duncan's shop in the episode Free Fall. This info comes from the Script. In the finished edit the dialogue is shorter. In the Script Duncan says to Felicia: "I've known Coronelli's work ever since... ever since I knew Coronelli!"

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