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Tristan (Welsh: Drystan, Trystan) is a legendary character from Cornish folklore. He was one of the main characters of the story of Tristan and Isolde. He was also one of the Knights of the Round Table in the Matter of Britain. He is sent to Ireland by his uncle the King of Cornwall, to bring back Isolde so that the king can marry her. However, Tristan and Isolde accidentally fall in love. As a Knight of the Round Table, Sir Tristan was a well-known archer and a close friend to King Arthur.

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  • Rogelio de Egusquiza - Tristán e Iseo (La vida)

    Tristán e Iseo (La vida) by Rogelio de Egusquiza (1912)

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    "Tristain's" attributed arms

  • Tristram tiles British Museum

    Scenes from the story of Tristan on 13th-century tiles from Chertsey Abbey

  • The Tristan Stone by A3082 Fowey - geograph.org.uk - 800074

    The Tristan Stone in 2008

  • Plaque detailing the history of the Tristan Stone - geograph.org.uk - 800076

    The stone's history plaque

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