# King Mark — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> King Mark in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mark

**First appearance:** 0002-bulfinch-s-mythology

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [XII: Tristram and Isoude](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xii-tristram-and-isoude)

King of Cornwall, Tristram's uncle, who marries Isoude and grows jealous of Tristram.

### [XIII: Tristram and Isoude (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xiii-tristram-and-isoude-continued)

Jealous of Tristram, he banishes him twice but is moved by Isoude's distress and later recalls Tristram to defend his kingdom.

### [XV: The Round Table](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xv-the-round-table)

Plots to kill Tristram, is accused, and reconciled under Arthur's judgment.

### [Sir Tristram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xvii-sir-tristram)

King of Cornwall; Tristram's uncle, who orders the lovers' burial and receives Tristram's sword and letter.

### [T](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/t)

Mentioned as the King of Cornwall, whose residence was the castle of Tintadel.

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