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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Adventures_of_William_TellThe Adventures of William Tell - Wikipedia

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   The Adventures of William Tell is a British swashbuckler adventure series, first broadcast on the ITV network in 1958, and produced by ITC Entertainment. In the United States, the episodes aired on the syndicated NTA Film Network in 1958–1959.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › William_TellWilliam Tell - Wikipedia

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   Detail from the Statue of William Tell and his son in Altdorf (Richard Kissling, 1895). Throughout the long nineteenth century, and into the World War II period, Tell was perceived as a symbol of rebellion against tyranny both in Switzerland and in Europe. Antoine-Marin Lemierre wrote a play inspired by Tell in 1766 and revived it in 1786.

3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0158441William Tell (TV Series 1958–1959) - IMDb

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   William Tell: Created by Friedrich Schiller. With Conrad Phillips, Willoughby Goddard, Jennifer Jayne, Richard Rogers. Depicts the legend of William Tell, who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and lead the rebellion to free Switzerland.

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   • Release Date: 1958-09-15

   • Genre: Adventure, Family, History
   • Runtime: 30

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5. tellyvisions.org › article › william-tell-what-know'William Tell': What to Know About Legendary Medieval Epic ...

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   Sep 11, 2024 · The film, labeled a "resistance epic", will follow the story of the cross-bow-wielding folk hero who, after failing to salute a government official, is forced to shoot an apple off the head of his own son to save his family from execution.

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6. www.swissinfo.ch › eng › businessLand of myth and glory: Why William Tell is so important for ...

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   Aug 1, 2022 · A twice-told tale. Yet in no country was the story part of a founding national myth as it was in Switzerland. Meanwhile, William Tell became known outside this country in 1804 as the hero of the...

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7. englishpluspodcast.com › william-tell-man-or-mythWilliam Tell, Man or Myth? Separating Fact from Fiction ...

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   Feb 28, 2023 · Explore the origins of the William Tell legend and separate fact from fiction in Swiss folklore. Learn about the evidence for his existence, the embellishments to his story, and the enduring legacy of this legendary figure in Swiss culture.

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   Was William Tell a myth or a legend?

   • Nevertheless, the legend of William Tell continues to capture the imagination of people around the world, and his story serves as a symbol of Swiss independence and defiance against tyranny. Whether William Tell was a man or a myth, his legacy lives on to this day, inspiring generations of Swiss patriots and freedom fighters.

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   Who was William Tell?

   • William Tell is a folk hero of Switzerland, supposedly active in the early 14th century. He supposedly encouraged the population of the Old Swiss Confederacy to revolt against the regime of Albert I of Germany (reigned 1298–1308). Tell's legend is recorded in the White Book of Sarnen (1474).

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   Why did William Tell kill his son?

   • The Swiss are subject to heavy taxes and cruel laws by the conquering Austrians and have to show respect to the Emperor's hat placed in each village. William Tell refuses and is arrested and hearing of his prowess with the crossbow Landburgher Gessler forces Tell to shoot at an apple on his son's head.

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   Is William Tell a true story?

   • Overall, the story of William Tell can be seen as a mixture of fact and fiction, reflecting the complex interplay between history and mythology. While the details of the story may be difficult to verify, its enduring popularity and cultural significance suggest that it continues to hold meaning and value for people today.

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   Why was William Tell a symbol of tyranny?

   • Detail from the Statue of William Tell and his son in Altdorf (Richard Kissling, 1895). Throughout the long nineteenth century, and into the World War II period, Tell was perceived as a symbol of rebellion against tyranny both in Switzerland and in Europe.

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   Why is William Tell honoured by the Schiller stone?

   • Meanwhile, William Tell became known outside this country in 1804 as the hero of the play of that name by the great German dramatist Friedrich Schiller. That is why the latter is honoured by what is known as the Schiller Stone – a piece of rock which sticks 20 metres out of the lake near where the “Way of Switzerland” passes.

   Land of myth and glory: Why William Tell is so important for Switzerland

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9. bygonist.com › william-tellWilliam Tell: The Apple Shot That Defied Tyranny - Bygonist

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   Oct 26, 2023 · The legend of William Tell, the Swiss marksman who shot an apple off his son’s head, has become an enduring emblem of Swiss culture. But why did this 14th-century tale emerge, and how much historical truth underlies it?