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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robin_HoodRobin Hood - Wikipedia

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   Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. [ 1 ] In some versions of the legend, he is depicted as being of noble birth, and in modern ...

2. www.history.com › topics › european-historyThe Real Robin Hood ‑ Person, Name & Story | HISTORY

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   May 5, 2010 · The subject of ballads, books and films, Robin Hood has proven to be one of popular culture’s most enduring folk heroes. Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw from Nottinghamshire who robs ...

3. historyfacts.com › article › was-robin-hood-realIs Robin Hood Based on a Real Person? - History Facts

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   Is Robin Hood Based on a Real Person? As with Santa Claus, the legend of Robin Hood has spread across many cultures through the centuries as an emblem of merriment, generosity, and other lovable aspects of human nature. Whether he’s robbing the rich to give to the poor, outwitting the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham, or laughing it up with ...

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4. www.britannica.com › topic › Robin-HoodRobin Hood | Legend & Ballads | Britannica

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   Oct 4, 2024 · The authentic Robin Hood ballads were the poetic expression of popular aspirations in the north of England during a turbulent era of baronial rebellions and agrarian discontent, which culminated in the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. The theme of the free but persecuted outlaw enjoying the forbidden hunting of the forest and outwitting or killing ...

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5. www.biographyonline.net › british › robin-hoodRobin Hood Biography

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   Robin Hood is a part myth and part legend – a romantic figure who has evolved over the centuries since Robin Hood first appeared in popular ballads. The traditional view of Robin Hood suggests he was an outlaw who fought injustice and helped the poor. In later versions, he was seen as loyal to the rightful king – King Richard III.

6. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › historyHistoric origins of the real Robin Hood - National Geographic

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   Feb 5, 2019 · Like the roots of Sherwood Forest, the origins of the Robin Hood story extend deep into English history. His name can be found all over the English map: Robin Hood’s Cave and Robin Hood’s ...

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   What is Robin Hood based on?

   • The modern version of Robin Hood centers around Robin of Locksley, the Earl of Huntingdon. Robin went on a Crusade with the great heroic King Richard the Lionheart. However, he returned to England only to find King John had seized the throne of his brother Richard the lawful monarch.

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   Is Robin Hood a myth or a legend?

   • Robin Hood is a part myth and part legend – a romantic figure who has evolved over the centuries since Robin Hood first appeared in popular ballads. The traditional view of Robin Hood suggests he was an outlaw who fought injustice and helped the poor. In later versions, he was seen as loyal to the rightful king – King Richard III.

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   Who was Robin Hood & what did he do?

   • Robin Hood on horse back from a 15th century print. Referred to as "Robyn Hode" Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. He stole from the rich and gave to the poor. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman.

   Robin Hood - Wikipedia

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   Is Robin Hood a folk hero?

   • The subject of ballads, books and films, Robin Hood has proven to be one of popular culture’s most enduring folk heroes. Over the course of 700 years, the outlaw from Nottinghamshire who robs from the rich to give to the poor has emerged as one of the most enduring folk heroes in popular culture–and one of the most versatile.

   The Real Robin Hood ‑ Person, Name & Story | HISTORY

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   What is the story of Robin Hood about?

   • The story of Robin Hood is so well known. The story was set in 13th century England, and Robin Hood was the alias of Robin of Locksley and an Earl. He was a follower of King Richard I (the Lionheart), who had his throne usurped by his brother John when he went on Crusade.

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   How is Robin Hood depicted in a ballad based on a true story?

   • In the early ballads about Robin Hood, Robin Hood is depicted as a yeoman/commoner who fights the injustice of the ruling aristocrats. He is described as a fearless leader, who seeks to right wrongs and, in particular, stand up for women.

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   Robin of Locksley is a historical figure who was the Earl of Huntington. Robin Locksley's grave is often referred to locally as the grave of Robin Hood. But there are some problems with this theory. Locksley was from Yorkshire and not in Nottinghamshire, the setting of Robin's legend. Additionally, there is entirely no evidence that the Earl ...