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- He died at noon and Arthur interred him in the crypt at Dover Castle (where it appears his marred skull was still on display in the late fifteenth century).
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Aug 18, 2024 · King Arthur, legendary British king who appears in a cycle of medieval romances 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. They possibly originated in Wales or northern Britain.
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Guinevere, wife of Arthur, legendary king of Britain, best...
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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.
The earliest references to Avalon and King Arthur’s death are found in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s chronicles. In Historia Regum Britanniae it is asserted that King Arthur "was mortally wounded" at Camlan but was then "carried off to the Isle of Avalon, so that his wounds might be attended to."
The Battle of Camlann (Welsh: Gwaith Camlan or Brwydr Camlan) is the legendary final battle of King Arthur, in which Arthur either died or was fatally wounded while fighting either alongside or against Mordred, who also perished.
Historiography. Until the late 20th century, there was academic debate about the historicity of Arthur among historians and archaeologists. In the 21st century, the academic consensus rejects it. In 1936, R. G. Collingwood and J. N. L. Myres treated Arthur as a Roman comes Britanniarum.
Arthur’s death has left an indelible mark on British mythology, literature, and popular culture. This section explores the enduring legacy of Arthur’s death, discussing its influence on subsequent Arthurian tales, medieval literature, and modern interpretations.
Feb 17, 2011 · Historians have also identified a real fifth-century Arthur - a prince and recognised warrior who died fighting the warring Scottish Picts.
