Question

What person was the legend of King Arthur supposedly named afterand who was he?

Answer 1

Several historical figures have been proposed as the basis for Arthur, ranging from Lucius Artorius Castus, a Roman officer who served in Britain in the 2nd or 3rd century, to sub-Roman British rulers such as Riotamus,
Ambrosius Aurelianus, Owain Ddantgwyn, and Athrwys ap Meurig.
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