King Arthur Legend Notes

time period Arthurian legend: In European history, the Middle Ages, or Medieval period, lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.

Was King Arthur a Real Person? King Arthur is a medieval, mythological figure who was the head of the kingdom Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. It is not known if there was a real Arthur, though it is believed he may have been a Roman-affiliated military leader who successfully fought off a Saxon invasion during the 5th to 6th centuries.

Who Wrote the Original Story of King Arthur? In the popular 12th-century book “History of the Kings of Britain,” Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote the first life story of Arthur, describing his magic sword Caliburn (later known as Excalibur), his trusted knight Lancelot, Queen Guinevere and the wizard Merlin.

What Year was King Arthur Born? The Birth of a King - The Legend of King Arthur. Chapter I: The Birth of a King. Writing in 1136, Geoffrey of Monmouth tells us that once upon a time, Britain was ruled by a brave and wise king named Uther (pronounced “Oo-ther”) Pendragon.

What is King Arthur’s Real Name? Arthur was the first born son of King Uther Pendragon and heir to the throne. However these were very troubled times and Merlin, a wise magician, advised that the baby Arthur should be raised in a secret place and that no one should know his true identity.