King Arthur was an outstanding British ruler of the 5th and 6th centuries, the son of Uther Pendragon and Lady Igraine. Arthur is one of the greatest mythical heroes the world has ever known. Arthur had a great influence on others and many of them looked up to him. Arthur's coming was prophesied years before he was even born. Arthur was born into a world of chaos and disorder, full of love and tragedy. Today, many scholars continue to debate whether King Arthur was a real person or simply a mythological figure. However, based on the facts, many believe that Arthur was not a real person; just a legendary British leader in the 5th and 6th centuries. According to history, no one was called King Arthur in the late 5th and early 6th centuries in Britain. Additionally, King Arthur's actions do not match the typical actions of a king at the time. Furthermore, the events described in the tales of King Arthur are not connected to any actual historical events. The legend of King Arthur was magnificent in a way that represents the spirit of royalty at the time, but unfortunately it may have been just a bedtime story. According to historical records, no one was called King Arthur in the 5th and early 6th centuries. centuries. If we look at the chronology of the kings of the Middle Ages, the name of King Arthur does not appear in the documentation. The Middle Ages, also called the Dark Ages, were a time when knowledge and learning were rare. The Dark Ages influenced the British people due to the loss of records and technology. During the Dark Ages, the development of science ceased. It was one of the darkest times in human history as no historical facts were recorded. Many historians are trying to find out more about...... middle of paper ...... because in the 5th and early 6th centuries, King Arthur's name does not appear in the records. Additionally, King Arthur's actions do not match the actions of a king in medieval times. The events in which the story of King Arthur was involved were not related to the authentic historical events. Based on the facts and information found, King Arthur is not a real historical figure. Works Cited “Battle of Glen Trool”. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, January 12, 2013. Web. December 16, 2013. “Biographies of Britannia EBK: Arthuis, King of the Pennines.” » Biographies of Britannia EBK: Arthuis, king of the Pennines. Np, and Web. December 15, 2013. Foss, Michael. "The world of Camelot, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table." Sterling Publishing Group, Inc., nd Web. “The quest for the Holy Grail”. The quest for the Holy Grail. Np, and Web. December 16. 2013.