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Who Is Vortigern? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Vortigern (Non-Fictional): Ex-King in Arthurian legend.

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Vortigern is a Non-Fictional comic book character, with over 29 comic issue appearances. Ex-King in Arthurian legend.

Who is Vortigern?

Marvel: Vortigen was once a king, but then he became one of the six Proud Walkers, mystical guides that travel through different worlds and guide other people to them. Vortigen has been living for centuries in Otherworld but was sent to Earth to aid The Black Knight and Captain Britain . Afterwards, he returned to Otherworld and battled with Necromon. Public Domain: The real- life Vortigern was a 5th-century warlord in Britain, known perhaps as a king of the Britons.The oldest chronicles say that he invited the saxon brothers Hengist and Horsa to aid him in fighting the Picts and the Scots. However, they revolted, beginning a terrible war on the Island, and forming the Kingdom of Kent. Vortigern's descendants founded the welsh kingdom of Powys.

Key facts

Vortigern is of other origin and first appeared in "Vol. 2 No. 7". The character is published by Non-Fictional. With 29 recorded issue appearances, Vortigern ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Vortigern?

Ex-King in Arthurian legend.

When did Vortigern first appear?

Vortigern first appeared in "Vol. 2 No. 7".

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