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William Tell (German: Wilhelm Tell, pronounced [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈtɛl] ⓘ; French: Guillaume Tell; Italian: Guglielmo Tell; Romansh: Guglielm Tell) is a folk hero of Switzerland.
Feb 16, 2022 · William Tell is a symbol – representing the people and respect for authority, but also the ability to fight that authority if it is unjust. Ultimately, the legend can be interpreted however you like – which is probably what has made it such a success for the last 700 years.
William Tell, Swiss legendary hero who symbolized the struggle for political and individual freedom. The historical existence of Tell is disputed. According to popular legend, he was a peasant from Bürglen in the canton of Uri in the 13th and early 14th centuries who defied Austrian authority, was
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Apr 1, 2019 · Once upon a time, there was a hero named Tell. He was born in an office in Central Switzerland. Tell is an instrument, always working on behalf of whomever is telling his story. Michael Blatter is a historian and is the municipal archivist of Sursee. ‘Well, what an honest man was Thäll.’.
Oct 28, 2020 · From the first recorded appearances of Tell in the late 15th century until the Revolutionary Era of the late 18th century, the symbol of William Tell has been used in a variety of ways to shape the cultural mythology of Switzerland, Europe, and the Atlantic world.
Tell, a pacifist, avenges the oppression of the Swiss people by slaying the ruthless governor, the representative of the emperor of Austria. Tell’s skill as a marksman is tested when he is...
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Jul 23, 2004 · William Tell: an eternal myth. The legend of William Tell has survived for seven centuries. It has now entered the internet age. To mark the bicentenary of Friedrich Schiller’s famous play...
