Byzantine Empire

Royalty and Rulers

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.

Royalty and Rulers

The unnamed Emperor of Germany who arranged the marriage of his daughter Fenice to Alis, Emperor of Greece and Constantinople.

Royalty and Rulers

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.

Royalty and Rulers

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.

Arthurian Characters

One of Alexander Greek companions who travelled from Constantinople to Arthur's court, fought in the war against Count Angrs, and later returned to Greece with his lord.

Arthurian Characters

A company of Greek noblemen who accompanied Alexander of Greece to Arthur's court, where they were knighted and fought in the campaign against Count Angrs of Windsor.

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