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Joseph of Arimathea

The saint who brought the Grail to Britain.

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Also known as the Saint Arimathaean Joseph, holy Joseph thither

First appearance: the holy grail

Joseph of Arimathea first appears in 0009 the holy grail.

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KAKing ArthurSGSir GawainBABalinSGSir GarlonSPSir PercivaleJOJoseph of Arimathea

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