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King Mark

King of Cornwall, husband of Isoude, uncle of Tristram.

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Also known as Mark

First appearance: bulfinch s mythology

King Mark shows up with force in XII: Tristram and Isoude. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Cornwall, Tristram's uncle, who marries Isoude and grows jealous of Tristram.
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In XII: Tristram and Isoude: King of Cornwall, Tristram's uncle, who marries Isoude and grows jealous of Tristram. Later, in XIII: Tristram and Isoude (Continued): Jealous of Tristram, he banishes him twice but is…

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Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures
  • Greek and Trojan Heroes
  • Charlemagne's Paladins and Figures
  • Protagonist

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