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Robin Hood
History
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 In AD 1377, William Langland makes a throwaway reference to the "rymes
of Robyn hood". It's the first time we hear about this legend. It
most certainly isn't the last.
By 1600, there are over two hundred references to Robin Hood.
Scottish historians write about him. People name stones, caves, and
ships after the outlaw. Officials call real outlaws "Robin Hoods".
Other outlaws take the names of Robin and his men. And outlaws
aren't the only ones to play Robin Hood. In 1510, Henry VIII and 11
nobles snuck into the queen's chamber disguised as Robin Hood and
his men.
And most importantly people hear ballads and see plays of this
outlaw.
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