Vortigern was an early villain of Arthurian legend, ruling before Uther Pendragon. He didn’t become king by birth; while Constans, the eldest brother of Uther, was king, Vortigern secured a marriage into royalty. As King Constans was still quite young, Vortigern installed himself as the king’s advisor, and conspired to have the young king killed.
Day 20: King Vortigern
Day 20: King Vortigern
Day 20: King Vortigern
Vortigern was an early villain of Arthurian legend, ruling before Uther Pendragon. He didn’t become king by birth; while Constans, the eldest brother of Uther, was king, Vortigern secured a marriage into royalty. As King Constans was still quite young, Vortigern installed himself as the king’s advisor, and conspired to have the young king killed.