Resume for King Arthur
Background: Was born in the 9th century; son of Uther Pendragon and Ygraine of Cornwall; early Latin chronicles he is presented as a military leader; In later romance he is presented as a king and emperor
Skills: most known for his Kingly leadership, his loving rule, and even his ruthless judgment of Lancelot and Guinevere; his skills as a general and knight; defeated the barbarians in a dozen battles; conquered a wide empire
Deeds: Arthur was made a member of the Nine Worthies; His life was thus proposed as a valuable subject for study by those aspiring to chivalric status; led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century; great warrior defending Britain from human and supernatural enemies
Accomplishments: established an empire over Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Norway and Gaul; single-handedly killed 960 men; lead the round table; was a rewarded warrior who defended many lands
References: Chretien de Troyes; Nennius; Geoffrey of Monmouth
Skills: most known for his Kingly leadership, his loving rule, and even his ruthless judgment of Lancelot and Guinevere; his skills as a general and knight; defeated the barbarians in a dozen battles; conquered a wide empire
Deeds: Arthur was made a member of the Nine Worthies; His life was thus proposed as a valuable subject for study by those aspiring to chivalric status; led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century; great warrior defending Britain from human and supernatural enemies
Accomplishments: established an empire over Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Norway and Gaul; single-handedly killed 960 men; lead the round table; was a rewarded warrior who defended many lands
References: Chretien de Troyes; Nennius; Geoffrey of Monmouth