Gawain is King Arthur's nephew as well as a Knight of the Round Table. He is often noted as the greatest knight in Arthur's Court. Gawain is figure in Arthurian legend and literature. One of the texts for which his character is well known is called Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Gawain also features in French literature.
His character is thought to exemplify many of the ideal traits of the chivalrous knight. He is the son of Morgause who is the sister of King Arthur and is usually portrayed as a great warrior with a strong sense of loyalty to his family and his kingdom. He also written to have a knowledge of herbs and natural remedies.
Fast Facts:
- Parents: Morgause and King Lot of Orkney
- Siblings: Agravain, Gaheris, Gareth, and sometimes Mordred
- Appeared as early as the Mabigonian
- Portrayed often as a ladies man
Notable Gawain Films
Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
1981: Excalibur
1991: Gawain
2001: The Mists of Avalon
2005: King Arthur
