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PERSONS IN THE ARTHURIAN LEGENDS - J
Jack the Giant-Killer
A hero of nursery tales. [More]
Jacob of Estriguel
A knight who fought on the side of King Mark of Cornwall during Mark’s tournament at the city of Lancien.
Jaidons
An Arthurian knight who joined Gawain’s quest to conquer Rigomer castle.
Jandree
A pagan lady. [More]
Janduz of Lann
A lady at Arthur’s court who failed a chastity test.
Japhite
The faithful and devoted wife of the evil King Roaz of Glois. [More]
Jare with the Golden Hair
In Diu Crône, a lady at Arthur’s court who, with all the other ladies, failed a chastity test. Her sister was named Amerclie.
Jascaphin of Orcaine
Father of Gawain and Clarissant. [More]
Jaufré
A character possibly identical with Griflet. [More]
Jean
The helper of Cligés, who built him a castle where he could live with Fenice in secret.
Jecoine of the Clearing
A loyal knight who served King Evalach (Mordrains) of Sarras in the war against King Tholomer of Babylonia.
Jeconias
A Knight of the Round Table whom Yvain, his cousin, appointed as the seneschal of Vambieres. He joined Arthur’s war agains the Saxons.
Jenephus of Angus
A duke in Arthur's service.
Jenover of Beumont
One of Arthur's noblemen.
Jentaneon
A nobleman in Arthur’s service. His brothers were Earl Gorgun of Flandrisborg and Garse.
Jeremiah
An alleged King of Hungary during the Arthurian period.
Jerneganz of Jeroplis
A duke who served Perceval’s brother, Feirefiz.
Jernis of Ryl
A count who served Arthur. His daughter, Ampflise, was a Grail Maiden.
Jeschute
Wife of Orilus, Duke of Lalander and a sister of Erec. [More]
Jesmeladant
A knight who served Arthur in the wars against King Rions.
Jetakranc of Gampfassache
An infidel count who served Perceval’s half-brother Feirefiz. His land was known for its fine fabrics.
Joachim
A duke of Manaheim. [More]
Joan Go-Too't [Jone]
The mother of Merlin. [More]
Joene
Wife of King Cichoriades of Cornwall. [More]
Johenis
Johenis was imprisoned in a dungeon. [More]
Johfritz de Liez [Joferit, Jofreit, Jofrit]
The trainer of Lancelot as a warrior during his sojourn in Maidenland. [More]
John
Three characters. [More]
- John - Servant of Sir Cliges.
- John of Glastonbury - A monk.
- John the Baptist - Biblical priest.
Joli
A page who served Blanchandine, a princess who married Gawain.
Jolies of Tintagel
A knight who fought on the side of King Mark of Cornwall during Mark’s tournament at the city of Lancien.
Jolïete
Jolïete was a maidservant of Bloiesine, Gawain’s lover.
Jolyan [Jubaunce]
A Genoese giant who fought against Arthur’s forces in the Roman War. He served the Duke of Lorraine. In battle, he slew Arthur’s Sir Gerard.
Jon and How [Howe]
A nephew of Arthur and brother of Howe. [More]
Jonaans [Jonah]
An ancestor of Lancelot and Galahad. [More]
Jonap [Ionap(es)]
A Saxon giant who joined King Rions’ invasion of Carmelide. Arthur wounded him at the battle of Aneblayse.
Jonas
Three characters. [More]
- Jonas - A hermit priest.
- Jonas - The first husband of Trephina.
- Jonas - King of Tiberias.
Jonathal [Ionas, Jonathan, Jonathas]
Earl of Dorset or Dorchester under King Arthur. He fought for Arthur in the Roman War and led half a legion of warriors at Soissons.
Joram
Two characters. [More]
- Joram - A wise man and sage.
- Joram - A king of Syria.
Jorans li Febles
The Irish champion of Rigomer castle. [More]
Joranz of Belrapeire
A nobleman in Arthur’s service.
Jordain
Son of the King of Spain, killed by Gawain or Bedivere in the Roman War.
Jordan [Iordains, Iurdains, Jordanus]
Chamberlain of Gorlois, the Duke of Cornwall. [More]
Jorel
A king of Korntin. [More]
Josa, Saint
According to Coptic tradition, the daughter of Joseph of Arimathea.
Josefent [Josephent, Jozefent]
King of Wales. He married Andelise, queen of Denmark, and fathered Sir Durmart, who became an Arthurian knight.
Joseph of Arimathea, Saint [Giuseppe, Iosepes, Josep]
A disciple of Jesus. [More]
Josephe [Giosefette, Josafas, Josaphas, Josephes, Josephet, Josephus]
The son of Joseph of Arimathea. [More]
Joseus [Josep, Joseph, Josephs, Josex]
The son of King Pelles. [More]
Joshua
Three characters. [More]
- Joshua - The first Grail King.
- Joshua - Ancestor of Arthur.
- Joshua - Ancestor of Igraine.
Josimas
A holy man, formerly a knight, who lodged Perceval and Gawain in his hermitage.
Jovedast of Arles
A knight defeated in combat by Perceval.
Jovelin
The Duke of Arundel. [More]
Jozefant
According to Durmart Le Gallois, the King of Denmark.
Juan of Castille
In Spanish romance, King of Castile. [More]
Juben
A duke of Forckheim. [More]
Judas Maccabees
A biblical figure. [More]
Judwal
The alternative name for Tremeur, the son of Trephina and either Cunomorus or Jonas.
Jugein [Iuegyn, Vigenin, Wigein]
The Earl of Leicester under King Arthur. He fought in the Roman war and led half a legion of troops at the battle of Soissons.
Julain
In Perlesvaus, the husband of Yglais and mother of Percivale.
Julian
Three characters. [More]
- Julian - Knight of the Round Table.
- Julian - An Arthurian knight.
- Julian - Knight of the Round Table.
Julius
Two characters and one location. [More]
- Julius - A Roman senator and warrior.
- Julius Caesar - A Roman statesman.
- Julius the Martyr - Nunnery.
Juran
An evil dwarf. [More]
Jurans of Blemunzin
An infidel count who served Perceval’s half-brother Feirefiz.
Just Knights
A trio of Arthur’s knights in Welsh legend. [More]
Justin I
Ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 519 to 527. [More]
Jutes
A Germanic people. [More]
Juvenal
Two characters. [More]
- Juvenal - A Christian bishop.
- Juvenal - A doctor.
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