Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
King Mark
King of Cornwall, husband of Isoude, uncle of Tristram.
minor
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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