King Arthur - Quick facts

 

 

 

He was also known by the nickname: 'The One, True King of the Britons'

He was the son of King Uther Pendragon and Igraine the Duchess of Cornwall, first wife of Gorlois of Cornwall, and later of Uther Pendragon

Morgan le Fay was King Arthur's half-sister of legend

King Arthur is killed in his last battle, the Battle of Camlann

A large round wooden table in the Great Hall at Winchester is reputed to be King Arthur's Round Table. The Round Table is made of 121 separate pieces of oak and measures 18 feet across.

Scientific studies have also revealed that a painting of a King was added to the round table c1522. The King depicted on the Round Table bears a striking resemblance to the Tudor King Henry VII.

Arthur's base was at a place called Camelot. Here he built a strong castle. His knights met at a Round Table. They carried out acts of chivalry such as rescuing damsels in distress and fought against strange beasts.

They also searched for a lost treasure, which they believed would cure all ills - this was the 'Quest for the Holy Grail'.

Under the guidance of Merlin, Arthur had obtained a magical sword from The Lady Of The Lake. This sword was called 'Excalibur" and with this weapon he vanquished many foes.

King Arthur and the Names of Knights of the Round Table

King Arthur

Sir Galahad

Sir Launcelot Deulake

Sir Gawain

Sir Percivale

Sir Lionel