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1. King Arthurs nickname as a child was “Wart” which was derived from 'Art', short for 'Arthur'.
2. Arthur never called himself a king.
3. Arthur loved his dog.
4. There is still a great debate as to whether Arthur existed or is just a myth.
5. Some of the descendants of Arthur have put together a plausible family tree.
6. The round table is an important element of the King Arthur legend.
7. Since Arthur didn't consider himself a king or supreme being, he did not want to sit at the head of the table.
8. Arthurian legend rose with Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th century.
9. Also Known by the Nickname: 'The One, True King of the Britons'.
10. Born in Tintagel, but date of birth is unknown.

1. King Arthurs nickname as a child was “Wart” which was derived from 'Art', short for 'Arthur'.
2. Arthur never called himself a king.
3. Arthur loved his dog.
4. There is still a great debate as to whether Arthur existed or is just a myth.
5. Some of the descendants of Arthur have put together a plausible family tree.
6. The round table is an important element of the King Arthur legend.
7. Since Arthur didn't consider himself a king or supreme being, he did not want to sit at the head of the table.
8. Arthurian legend rose with Geoffrey of Monmouth's 12th century.
9. Also Known by the Nickname: 'The One, True King of the Britons'.
10. Born in Tintagel, but date of birth is unknown.

1. King Arthurs nickname as a child was “Wart” which was derived from 'Art', short for 'Arthur'.
2. Arthur never called himself a king.
3. Arthur loved his dog.
4. There is still a great debate as to whether Arthur existed or is just a myth.
5. Some of the descendants of Arthur have put together a plausible family tree.
6. The round table is an important element of the King Arthur legend.
7. Since Arthur didn't consider himself a king or supreme being, he did not want to sit at the head of the table.
8. Arthurian legend rose with Geoffrey of Monmouth's

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