# Bishop Baldwin — Sir Gawain and the Green Knight character guide

> Bishop Baldwin in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Baldwin

**First appearance:** 0002-sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight

## Who they are

A bishop present at Arthur's court during the feast.

## Relationships

### [King Arthur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/king_arthur)

_professional_

Bishop Baldwin is a member of Arthur's court, likely a clerical advisor or companion to the king.

### [Sir Gawain](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/characters/sir_gawain)

_social_

Bishop Baldwin is a fellow member of Arthur's court, likely present during the Christmas feast and the Green Knight's challenge.

## In the story

### [Sir Gawain and the Green Knight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/chapters/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight)

Mentioned as part of the courtly assembly at Camelot.

### [Fit I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/chapters/fit-i)

Mentioned as seated at the high table during the feast.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight_se/chapters/endnotes)

Noted as sitting at the end of the high table in Arthur's court.

## Links

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