Khan Academy SAT practice Searching for Guinevere Stories of kings and queens have captivated readers for centuries, and arguably, the tales of King Arthur and Guinevere are among the most enchanting. Arthur ruled the kingdom of Camelot, and Guinevere was his queen. But were they real people or fictional characters? The debate has continued for centuries. Though many scholars have found evidence that the legendary Arthur was, at the very least, based on a real person who lived in Britain roughly between 450 and [Marker for question 1] 500 CE.

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Lawrence Martinez

7 September, 00:05

Khan Academy SAT practice Searching for Guinevere Stories of kings and queens have captivated readers for centuries, and arguably, the tales of King Arthur and Guinevere are among the most enchanting. Arthur ruled the kingdom of Camelot, and Guinevere was his queen. But were they real people or fictional characters? The debate has continued for centuries. Though many scholars have found evidence that the legendary Arthur was, at the very least, based on a real person who lived in Britain roughly between 450 and [Marker for question 1] 500 CE.

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Jan Ibarra · Answer 1

There is no historical context to prove the existence of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere.

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Currently, King Arthur and his queen Guinevere are considered characters of a legend, that is, they are persongens of British folklore very well known all over the world. However, the real existence of these characters is debated today, as many believe that they existed or were strongly inspired by some real British personality. However, neither King Arthur nor Queen Guinevere has a historical background that can prove the existence of both.