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  2. While the total number of the knights is unknown, legends do offer the names of the most prominent knights of the order. These included Sir Lancelot, whose fatal love with Queen Guinevere contributed to King Arthur’s downfall.

  3. The number of the Knights of the Round Table (including King Arthur) and their names vary greatly between the versions published by different writers. The figure may range from a dozen to as many as potentially (the number of seats at the table) 1,600, the latter claimed by Layamon in his Brut. [1]

    • Arthur - "Bear king," embodying strength and leadership.
    • Roland - Signifying courage and bravery.
    • Lancelot - "Land" and "lot," symbolizing connection to homeland.
    • Guinevere - "Fair one," reflecting purity and beauty.
  4. King Arthur’s Knights. The names of the 25 knights inscribed on the Winchester Round Table are given as:

    • Sir Lancelot. Sir Lancelot, also known as Lancelot du Lac, Lancelot of the lake, was the son of king Ban of Benwick of France and Queen Eliane. He was one of the first to join the knightly order of the king and was the greatest swordsman and fighter amongst the knights of the roundtable.
    • Sir Gawain. Legends typically say that Sir Gawain was the nephew of King Arthur. His parents were Arthur’s sister Anna and King Lot of Orkney. He is portrayed as formidable, courteous, and a formidable warrior.
    • Sir Galahad. Sir Galahad was the bastard son of Sir Lancelot and Eliane of Corbenic. He was also a knight of the round table. He was very pure in spirit, noble, courageous, loyal, and a talented swordsman.
    • Sir Geraint. Sir Geraint, the elder son of King Erbin of Dumnonia, was a knight of Devonshire. After the death of his wife, Geriant spent time at King Arthur’’s court looking for action and adventure.
  5. Feb 18, 2009 · Secular orders of knighthood (the earliest of which were founded after 1300, 200 years after the military orders) were founded in imitation of the groups of knights associated with King Arthur, especially the Knights of the Round Table.

  6. In different stories, there are different numbers of knights, ranging from 12 to more than 150. The Winchester Round Table shows 25 Knights. The most commonly mentioned in literature include: Sir Lancelot. Sir Gawain. Sir Geraint. Sir Percival. Sir Bors the Younger. Sir Lamorak. Sir Kay. Sir Gareth. Sir Bedivere. Sir Gaheris. Sir Galahad.