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King Anguish of Ireland

King of Ireland and father of La Beale Isoud.

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Also known as King Anguish

First appearance: i

King Anguish of Ireland shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Pledges twenty thousand men to support Arthur against the Romans, recalling past oppressions.
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In II: Pledges twenty thousand men to support Arthur against the Romans, recalling past oppressions. Later, in How Sir Marhaus Came for…

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SLSir Launcelot …SESir Ector de M…SBSir Bleoberis …QGQueen GueneverKAKing ArthurKAKing Anguish of Irel…

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