King Arthur
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Who was King Arthur? Legendary King of a tribe in ancient England.

Date and Place of Birth: Sixth Century AD

Family Background: Unknown but thought to come from the warrior class.

Education: No formal schooling.

Chronology:

516 AD: Victor at Battle of Mons Badonicus

Marriage: To the Lady Guinevere.

Places of Interest:

CORNWALL:

Tintagel Castle (supposed realm of Merlin the Magician).
Dozmary Pool (Lake where sword Excalibur is said to have come from).

SOMERSET:

Cadbury Castle (supposed site of Camelot)
Glastonbury Abbey. (supposed burial place).

Date and Place of Death: 537 AD Battle of Camlann,

Age at Death: Unknown.

Site of Grave: Allegedly at Glastonbury Abbey ruins, Glastonbury, Somerset, England.