The son of Alexander of Greece and Soredamors, nephew of Emperor Alis, and hero of Chrétien de Troyes' Cligés. Renowned for his prowess and loyalty, Cligés ultimately succeeded to the Byzantine throne alongside his beloved Fenice.
The daughter of the Emperor of Germany, wife of Alis, and beloved of Cligés. She is one of the central heroines of Chrétien de Troyes' Cligés.
The younger son of Emperor Alexander and Tantalis, who became Emperor of Greece and Constantinople after his brother was mistakenly believed dead.
The sister of Gawain, wife of Alexander of Greece, and mother of Cligés. Her romance with Alexander forms one of the central love stories in Chrétien de Troyes' Cligés.
- ARTHURIAN CHARACTERS
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- Source | Cligés
- Title | Emperor
- Title | Knight
- Title | Knight of the Round Table
- Title | Prince
- Warriors and Knights
A Greek prince who journeyed to Arthur's court to earn his knighthood, defeated Count Angrs of Windsor, married Soredamors, and became the father of Cligés.
A Knight of the Round Table and the lover of Morgan le Fay. He unknowingly fought King Arthur while wielding the true Excalibur.
