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	Ambrosius Aurelianus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ambrosius Aurelianus (incorrectly referred to in the Historia Regum Britanniae as Aurelius Ambrosius) was a leader of the Romano-British, who won important battles against the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century, according to Gildas and to the legends preserved in the Historia Britonum.
		Because Ambrosius and Vortigern are shown in the Historia Brittonum as being in conflict, some historians have suspected that this preserves a historical core of the existence of two parties in opposition to one another, one headed by Ambrosius, and the other by Vortigern.
		Ambrosius Aurelianus appears in later pseudo-chronicle tradition beginning with Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historiae Regum Britanniae with the slightly garbled name Aurelius Ambrosius, now presented as son of a King Constantine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ambrosius_Aurelianus (1253 words)

	Aurelius Ambrosius (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Brother to Uther Pendragon and son of King Constantine, he is raised in Brittany with his brother to avoid the scheming of the usurper Vortigern.
		He defeats and executes the Saxon chief, Hengist and erects Stonehenge with the aid of Merlin as a monument over the mass grave of 460 nobles massacred by Hengist.
		Shortly after, Ambrosius is poisoned by a son of Vortigern seeking vengeance and Uther succeeds the throne.
	www.pantheon.org /articles/a/aurelius_ambrosius.html (153 words)

	High King Ambrosius Aurelianus
		Ambrosius Aurelianus was, according to the later legends, the High King of the Britons after Vortigern.
		This is entirely possible, as Ambrosius was at the height of his powers in the third quarter of the fifth century, and by 496, a replacement commander is more than likely, with Arthur fitting the bill as the then battle leader of the Britons, and perhaps High King.
		In time, Ambrosius defeated Vortigern, warred successfully against the Saxons and had their leader, Hengist King of the Cantware in Kent, killed (in AD 488 - an act which may have been incorrectly attributed to him).
	www.kessler-web.co.uk /History/FeaturesBritain/BritishAmbrosiusAurelianus.htm (953 words)

	Minor Arthurian Characters
		Aurelius Ambrosius was the second son of Constantine and brother of Constans and Uther.
		Uther Pendragon was the youngest son of Constantine, and brother of Constans and Aurelius.
		Aurelius Ambrosius, Igraine, Gorlois (Hoel), Arthur, Vortigern, Merlin.
	www.timelessmyths.com /arthurian/minorarthur.html (5733 words)

	Britannia EBK Articles: What's in a Name?
		Ambrose's father was Aurelius Ambrosius, he was prefect of Gallia and a patrician of the old Roman senatorial class.
		Aurelius can also be used as a cognomen, but it is also a nomen used by old patrician families of the senatorial class.
		Hence Aurelius Ambrosius was of patrician descent, qualified for senatorial status, and of the family Ambrosius.
	www.britannia.com /history/ebk/articles/wotname.html (554 words)

	Ambrosius Aurelianus -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The most significant of these is the story about Ambrosius, (additional info and facts about Vortigern) Vortigern, and the two dragons beneath (additional info and facts about Dinas Emrys) Dinas Emrys 'Fortress of Ambrosius' in Chapters 40–42.
		This interpretation is supported by the negative character of all of the stories retold about Vortigern in the Historia Brittonum, which include his alleged parctice of (Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child)) incest.
		When King Constantine's eldest son Constans is murdered at Vortigern's instigation, the two remaining sons, Ambrosius and Uther, still very young, are quickly hustled into exile in (A former province of northwestern France on a peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay) Brittany.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/am/ambrosius_aurelianus.htm (993 words)

	Aeclectic Tarot Forum - Legend: Six of Spears, The Return of Ambrosius
		Ambrosius wears gold coloured armour and gauntlet, and his intelligent looking white horse is also trimmed in gold with purple pendants.
		Aurelius is a Latin name meaning golden, which is certainly reflected in his armour, the horse's trappings and in the dragon pendant.
		Ambrosius is another Latin name meaning immortal, and certainly his name and deeds have been perpetuated in the Arthurian legends.
	www.tarotforum.net /showthread.php?t=38901 (712 words)

	Britannia EBK Articles: Generations of Ambrosius Part 3
		Exactly when Aurelius Ambrosius Aurelianus, son of Ambrosius the Elder (Aurelius Ambrosius), was born is unknown.
		Ambrosius Aurelianus' strategy took the form of defensive strongholds, punitive raiding, and patrolled lines of demarcation between the British and Germanic settlers.
		Ambrosius' High-Kingship role was probably somewhere between that of Vortigern and the later paramount kingship held by Maeglwn of Gwynedd.
	www.britannia.com /history/ebk/articles/ambros03.html (1514 words)

	Chronology of Britain & Ireland
		Aurelius Ambrosius is the official representative of Honorius to British provincial council.
		Decision of council, led by Aurelius Ambrosius, to confirm the Irish Deisi as commanders of the Demetia area of the west coast to counter the Irish threat.
		Aurelius Ambrosius Aurelianus becomes involved in British affairs, organising British resistance.
	www.kessler-web.co.uk /History/FeaturesBritain/BritishChronology2.htm (1806 words)

	Merrie Haskell's King Arthur Site: The Legend
		Aurelius Ambrosius, the son of the man that Vortigern had betrayed to assume the throne, would come to drive out the Saxons and to kill Vortigern.
		During the reign of Aurelius Ambrosius, a comet appeared in the sky.
		Shortly thereafter, Aurelius was poisoned by an agent of one of Vortigern's sons, and Uther Pendragon assumed the throne.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~merrie/Arthur/story.html (2891 words)

	Arthurian Passages from Geoffrey of Monmouth
		Aurelius animated the Christians, Hengist the pagans; and all the time of the engagement, Eldol’s chief endeavour was to encounter Hengist, but he had no opportunity for it.
		But Aurelius, who showed moderation in all his conduct, commanded him to be buried, and a heap of earth to be raised over his body, according to the custom of the pagans.
		Aurelius dies by the treachery of Eopa, a Saxon.
	www.moval.edu /Faculty/adderleym/Arthur/chronicles/arthur-in-hrb.htm (18226 words)

	Life of King Arthur
		Constantine was the father of Constans, Aurelius Ambrosius, and Uther.
		Aurelius Ambrosius and Uther had been raised in Brittany since Vortigern was in power in Logres (Britain).
		When Aurelius Ambrosius was poisoned, during the war against Paschent (Vortigern's son), he was buried within the Stonehenge.
	www.timelessmyths.com /arthurian/lifearthur.html (4231 words)

	Gens Ambrosia :: History of the Ambrosii
		Ambrosius was a wealthy Alexandrian who supported the Christian theologian Origen (c185-c251).
		Ambrosius was succeeded by his brother Uther, and Uther was succeeded by his son Artorius, the famous King Arthur.
		Gildas might have meant meaning that Ambrosius' father was a Roman emperor, a British king, a member of the senatorial class, or perhaps even a magistrate.
	www.ambrosii.com /history.html (1731 words)

	Merrie Haskell's King Arthur Site: Aurelius Ambrosius
		Aurelius and Uther are the children of the rightful king of Britain, living in exile in Brittany.
		Aurelius almost certainly was a real person, and some have theorized that he was the historical basis for the legend of King Arthur, as a Briton who successfully made war against the Saxons.
		Gildas mentions Ambrosius Aurelianus by name, claiming that he was Roman (which may have been a political designation as much anything else) and saying that he launched the counter-offensive against the invading Saxons that ended in the Battle of Badon.
	www-personal.umich.edu /~merrie/Arthur/aa.html (221 words)

	Geoffrey of Monmouth
		For Aurelius had appointed them the same station which they had in the former battle; so that, upon their advancing, the Saxons gave ground, and when once a little dispersed, were not able to rally again.
		All the time Aurelius was employed, not only in giving commands, but encouraging his men by his own example; for with his own hand he killed all that stood in his way, and pursued those that fled.
		When Aurelius had notice of it, he sent messengers to all parts of Britain, to summon the clergy and people together to the mount of Ambrius, in order to celebrate with joy and honour the errection og the monument.
	www.webmesh.co.uk /nice/geofpop8.htm (7443 words)

	Summary: Historia Regum Britanniae by Geoffrey of Monmouth
		Aurelius is the epitome of all knightly and kingly virtues.
		Aurelius pardons the remaining Saxons and resettles them in the north to defend the Scottish border.
		Aurelius rebuilds the churches and reorganizes the government, renewing the laws that had fallen into abeyance, restoring lost property, and dispensing justice.
	www.bcc.ctc.edu /ArtsHum/materials/engl/Leeds/279historybritkingspring03.asp (4036 words)

	Merlin
		Also that the king found young Ambrosius (Merlin) was found in the field of Aelecti, in the district of Glevesing, not in the town of Carmarthen.
		After Vortigern's death, Merlin advised Aurelius Ambrosius of bringing the large bluestones from Mount Killaraus in Ireland, and erecting a circle of stones known as the Giant's Ring (Stonehenge) in Salisbury, England.
		Aurelius Ambrosius and his brother Uther had to fight a series of battles against the Saxons.
	www.timelessmyths.com /arthurian/merlin.html (7646 words)

	Merlin (wizard)
		Merlin Ambrosius (Merlyn, Myrddin Emrys), is the personage best known as the mighty wizard featured in accounts of Arthur of Britain starting with Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae.
		As a result of this second book, where Merlin appears in the tales of the king Vortigern, Aurelius Ambrosius and Uther Pendragon who reigned immediately before Arthur, Merlin in some later works also became a character in tales of Arthur.
		In the first Geoffrey applies to Merlin the story of the boy without a father which Nennius told of Aurelius Ambrosius.
	encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/m/me/merlin__wizard_.html (1623 words)

	.: Knights of The Round Table :. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Geoffrey of Monmouth, however, maintained that Ambrosius the child was identical with Merlin and distinct from Ambrosius Aurelius.
		His career, as outlined by Geoffrey, is as follows: when his brother, King Constans of Britain, was murdered by Vortigern he was smuggled to Brittany, whence he returned to Britain with his brother, Uther, anxious to seize the throne from the usurper.
		That Ambrosius was a genuine historical character is not in doubt.
	www.k-r-t.myby.co.uk /-[KotRT]-/KotRT_Guild/Arthurian/Ambrosius_Aurelius.html (207 words)

	John Carter: Torn from Phoenician Dreams
		Ambrosius is derived from the Greek word ambrosia, which means "immortal." Ambrosia was the substance that the Greek and Roman deities imbibed to retain their youth.
		In fact it may have been the legend of Ambrosius Aurelius (Phra) sleeping in a wooden shrine because of Numidea that was transformed into the tale of Merlin having been imprisoned in an oak by Nimue.
		Ambrosius Aurelius proved himself to be a great warrior when, using only a quarterstaff, he defeated six bandits who attacked Merlin.
	www.pjfarmer.com /secret/Immortal/phra2.htm (21865 words)

	GEOFFREY OF MONMOUTH (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Aurelius Ambrosius had been so grieved by the betrayal of his father that he felt no other action of any sort could be contemplated until he avenged him.
		Aurelius, who was moderate in all that he did, ordered Hengist to be buried and a barrow of earth to be raised over his body, that being the pagan custom.
		Aurelius took it and drained it at a gulp; then he was told by the accursed monk to snuggle down under the bed covering and to go to sleep: this so that the noisome poison could work the more efficaciously.
	www.staff.ncl.ac.uk /hermann.moisl/sel248/history_of_the_kings_of_britain.htm (23507 words)

	Britannia: Ambrosius Aurelianus
		Ambrosius Aurelianus was the leader of the Britons, whose impact on his time must have been significant, although it is clouded by much uncertainty.
		Gildas says that Ambrosius, alone, is worthy of praise among his countrymen for his leadership of the British counteroffensive against the invading Anglo-Saxons.
		Whether Ambrosius was a king of the Britons, a war leader against the Saxons, a Briton, a Roman, all of the above or none of the above, we don't know for sure.
	www.britannia.com /history/bb438.html (502 words)

	Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain:
		Aurelius Ambrosius fulfills Merlin's prophecy of Vortigern's death, then goes looking for Hengist.
		When the young engineer is brought before Aurelius Ambrosius, he decides to take advantage of the youth's special abilities by having him prophecy for him.
		Such a preposterous suggestion makes Aurelius Ambrosius ___________ at first, but he is soon convinced and sends the young man and ________________ on the mission.
	www.richmond.edu /~rreilly/Arthur/Study_Q_Geoff_Mon_3.htm (1920 words)

	The Generations of Ambrosius part 3: Ambrosius Aurelianus, by Michael Veprauskas
		Decision of council, led by Aurelius Ambrosius, to relocate Cunedda and followers to parts of Wales to counter the Irish threat.
		Vortigern acquiesces and assigns Ambrosius "Dinas Emrys and all the western lands".
		Ambrosius becomes the architect for the defence of these areas.
	www.vortigernstudies.org.uk /artgue/mikeambr3.htm (564 words)

	The life of Uther Pendragon
		Not only were there those who supported either the claims of Aurelius Ambrosius and Uther, but other close relatives of the royal family had their supporters.
		Aurelius was now poisoned at Winchester by a Saxon named Eopa who disguised himself as a Christian and a doctor.
		After his death, the body of Uther was taken to the monastry of Ambrius where it was buried by that of Aurelius Ambrosius in the Giants' Ring.
	www.geocities.com /dagonet_uk/utherpen.htm (2370 words)

	Epithets
		Ambrosius is the most elusive character associated with King Arthur.
		According to Monmouth, Aurelius becomes the High King of Britain and when he is poisoned, Utherpendragon inherits the throne.
		Although Ambrosius has a rightful claim to leadership through his father, Vitalinus realizes that because of Ambrosius's age and inexperience, he could easily be deposed or assassinated by those struggling for power within their own ranks.
	kingarthura-z.home.att.net /Epithets.html (2236 words)

	Ambrosius Aurelianus - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Ambrosius Aurelianus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Ambrosius Aurelianus - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Ambrosius Aurelianus.
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		His descendants in our day have become greatly inferior to their grandfather's avita'" target="_blank" class="exlink">avita excellence." According to Gildas, Ambrosius organised the survivors into an armed force, and achieved the first military victory over the Saxon invaders.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Ambrosius-Aurelianus.html (1205 words)

	Ambrosius Aurelianus
		After the Saxons ceased marauding and withdrew to their settlements, Ambrosius launched a counteroffensive campaign, possibly around 460, that brought about a period of fluctuating warfare climaxing with the British victory at the siege of Mount Badon (Badon Hill) about 500, bringing a more or less stable peace.
		There is naught else in history about Ambrosius but shaky evidence that attributes to him a role in the Briton colonization of Armorica, initializing the process that would result in the region's ultimate metamorphosis into Brittany.
		Geoffrey of Monmouth gives us his invention of "King Aurelius Ambrosius," uncle to Arthur, while shifting the feats of magic to a youthful Merlin.
	www.pantheon.org /articles/a/ambrosius_aurelianus.html (362 words)

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