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Uther Pendragon

Arthur's father, the former king of Britain.

minor

Also known as King Uther, Uther, King Uther Pendragon

First appearance: Book I

Uther Pendragon shows up with force in Book I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

King of Britain, father of Arthur, dies at the beginning of the chapter after warring against the Duke of Cornwall.
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In Book I: King of Britain, father of Arthur, dies at the beginning of the chapter after warring against the Duke of Cornwall. Later, in How Uther Pendragon Sent for the Duke of Cornwall and Igraine His Wife: King of…

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