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King Arthur (Welsh: Brenin Arthur, Cornish: Arthur Gernow, Breton: Roue Arzhur, French: Roi Arthur), according to legends, was a king of Britain. He is a folk hero and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain.
May 28, 2024 · King Arthur, legendary British king who appears in a cycle of medieval romances (known as the Matter of Britain) as the sovereign of a knightly fellowship of the Round Table. It is not certain how these legends originated or whether the figure of Arthur was based on a historical person.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- King Arthur is a legendary British king who appears in a series of stories and medieval romances as the leader of a knightly fellowship called the...
- Historians cannot confirm King Arthur’s existence, though some speculate that he was a real warrior who led British armies against Saxon invaders i...
- Stories about King Arthur became popular before the 11th century. Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia regum Britanniae, written between 1135 and 1139,...
- Legends disagree on how Arthur became king, though most involve his famous sword, Excalibur. Some involve Arthur fulfilling a prophecy by pulling E...
- King Arthur was married to Guinevere in most legends. Early traditions of abduction and infidelity follow Guinevere, who in some stories was carrie...
May 12, 2017 · King Arthur is among the most famous literary characters of all time. The Arthurian legend of the Knights of the Round Table, Camelot, the Quest for the Holy Grail, the love affair of Lancelot and Guinevere...
- Joshua J. Mark
May 12, 2017 · King Arthur: Legend of the Sword: Directed by Guy Ritchie. With Charlie Hunnam, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou. Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city.
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- Guy Ritchie
- 2017-05-12
Learn about the legendary British leader who fought against Saxon invaders and inspired many stories and romances. Explore the historical and literary sources of the Arthurian legend, from Geoffrey of Monmouth to Chrétien de Troyes.
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Apr 2, 2014 · King Arthur is a medieval, mythological figure who was the head of the kingdom Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. It is not known if there was a real Arthur, though it is believed he...
May 16, 2017 · Explore the possible historical origins of the legendary King Arthur and his knights, based on early sources and archaeological evidence. Learn about the Roman occupation, the Saxon invasion, and the Battle of Badon Hill in Britain.
