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 younger son of Emperor Alexander and Tantalis, who became Emperor of Greece and Constantinople after his brother was mistakenly believed dead.
The Empress of Greece and Constantinople, wife of Emperor Alexander, and mother of Alexander of Greece and Alis.
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.
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- Source | Cligés
- Title | Emperor
- Title | Knight
- Title | Knight of the Round Table
- Title | Prince
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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.
The Emperor of Greece and Constantinople whose decision to allow his son Alexander to seek knighthood at Arthur's court set the events of Cligés in motion.
