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Uther Pendragon is a famous king from the old stories of King Arthur. He is known as Arthur's father. His name, Pendragon, means "Chief-Dragon." This shows he was a very important leader or a great warrior.

Uther is mentioned briefly in some very old Welsh poems. However, his full story was first written down by a writer named Geoffrey of Monmouth. Geoffrey included Uther's life in his book, Historia Regum Britanniae (which means History of the Kings of Britain). Most later stories about Uther Pendragon use Geoffrey's description.

According to these stories, King Arthur was the son of Uther Pendragon and the Lady Igraine.

Images for kids

  • History of the Kings (f.72) Uthr Bendragon

    Uther Pendragon in an old picture from a 15th-century Welsh version of Historia Regum Britanniae

  • Pelleas and Igraine

    Uther, dressed as Pelleas, watches Igraine picking flowers in a picture by Wladyslaw T. Benda

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