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White Knight

Eight entries with the name White Knight.


White Knight


He explains to Galahad the origin of the white shield with the red cross. He is probably the same character who summons Galahad to leave the boat with Lancelot.


White Knight

Blans Chevalier

A knight defeated by Perceval at the Amorous Ford. The White Knight had guarded the ford for seven years. Perceval sent him to Arthur’s court.


Source
Second Continuation of Chrétien’s Perceval | Attributed to Wauchier of Denain, c. 1200


White Knight


An opponent of the Red Knight.

The White Knight was battling the Red Knight when Perceval arrived and accidentally killed the Red Knight.


See also
Colored Characters | The Legend of King Arthur


Source
Perlesvaus | Early 13th century


White Knight

Blanc Chevalier

A name assigned to Lancelot before anyone – including Lancelot himself – knew his real name. It was given to him because of his white armor and shield. Lancelot carried the name until he liberated the castle Dolorous Guard and discovered his true name.


Sources
Lancelot do Lac | 1215-1220
Vulgate Lancelot | 1215-1230


White Knight

Blanc Chevalier

A mysterious God-sent warrior who rescued King Evalach of Sarras (Evelake) from certain defeat at the hands of King Tholomer of Babylonia.

He appeared when Evalach tore the cloth from the shield that Joseph of Arimathea gave him, revealing the symbol of a cross. After defeating Tholomer’s army at the Rock of Blood, the White Knight disappeared.


Sources
Vulgate Estoire del Saint Graal | 1220-1235
Joseph of Arimathie | c. 1375


White Knight


A knight who Arthur challenged for ownership of the White Forest.

Sir Meriadoc decided the issue in Arthur’s favor but convinced Arthur to return the White Forest to the White Knight.


Source
Historia Meriadoci Regis Cambrie | Late 13th century


White Knight


One of the three knights who guarded Vrikevreue, the heath surrounding Rigomer Castle in Ireland. Lancelot defeated him and his companions.


Source
Les Merveilles de Rigomer | Jehan, mid to late 13th century


White Knight


In Irish romance, son of the King of France and an Arthurian knight.