People in the Arthurian Legend

King Arthur (legendary)

born at Tintagel, his parents are Lady Igraine and King Uther. He was taken away from his parents at birth, and given to Sir Ector to raise. He grew up with Sir Ector's son, Kay. After pulling the sword from the stone, he was recognized as King Uther Pendragon's son, and made king. He married Guinevere, and had many loyal knights, including Sir Lancelot and his old foster-brother, Sir Kay. In some versions of the story, he has a half-sister, Morgan le Fay, who has a son, Mordred.

Guinevere

the daughter of King Leodegrance, she married King Arthur when she was very young

Igraine

King Arthur's mother; she was first married to Duke Gorlois of Cornwall, and then to King Uther Pendragon

Kay

a knight of the Round Table; Arthur's steward; Arthur's foster-brother; son of Sir Ector

Lancelot

a knight of the Round Table; son of the Lady of the Lake

Merlin

a wizard

Morgan le Fay

mother of Mordred; half-sister of King Arthur



 

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