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  1. TitleSir, King
    OccupationKing of the Britons · Later tradition: King of Logres and Britain (or England)
    WeaponExcalibur
    How King Arthur Looks in Ancient and Modern Art
    How King Arthur Looks in Ancient and Modern Art
    King Arthur is a legendary king of Britain, who inspired many stories, poems, and artworks throughout history. But how did he look in different sources and times?
    Historicity

    Traditionally, it was generally accepted that Arthur was a historic person, originally an ancient British war commander, and, at least, from the early twelfth century, a king. There was, however, much discussion regarding hi… See more

    Name

    The origin of the Welsh name "Arthur" remains a matter of debate. The most widely accepted etymology derives it from the Roman nomen gentile (family name) Artorius. Artorius itself is of obscure and contested et… See more

    Legends concerning the return of Arthur

    That Arthur never died but is awaiting his return in some remote spot, often sleeping, is a central motif connected to the Arthurian legends. Before the twelfth century there are, as in the Englynion y Beddau, … See more

    Medieval literary traditions

    The familiar literary persona of Arthur began with Geoffrey of Monmouth's pseudo-historical Historia Regum Britanniae (History of the Kings of Britain), written in the 1130s. The textual sources for Arthur are usually d… See more

     
  1. 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.
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  3. Was King Arthur a Real Person? - HISTORY

    May 11, 2017 · Learn about the legend of King Arthur, who may or may not have been a historical figure, and his influence on culture and politics. Explore the …

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    • Historicity of King Arthur - Wikipedia

      He develops into a legendary figure in the Matter of Britain from the 12th century, following Geoffrey of Monmouth 's influential but largely fictional Historia …

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      • The Historical King Arthur - World History …

        May 16, 2017 · Early sources either name Arthur as the hero of the Battle of Badon Hill or describe a warrior with some similar attributes. The historian Nennius (9th century CE) is the first …

      • The Legend of King Arthur - Medieval History

        Sep 20, 2022 · One of the most powerful and enduring legends in British culture is the story of King Arthur. Indeed, so captivating was this legend that Arthur’s story spread widely throughout …

      • Arthurian legend | Definition, Summary, …

        Dec 20, 2024 · Arthurian legend, the body of stories and medieval romances centering on the legendary king Arthur. Medieval writers, especially the French, variously treated stories of …

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