Nine Worthies

During the Middle Ages, nine historical, religious, and mythological figures were chosen by French author Jacques du Longeyon to represent the valor that he believed people should strive for. Can you name them?
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Legendary British king known for his sword
King Arthur
Emperor of the Franks. Under him, Europe experienced a revival in culture
Charlemagne
King of Jerusalem from 1099-1100 and one of the leaders of the First Crusade
Godfrey of Bouillon
According to Exodus and Numbers, he would lead the conquest of Canaan after Moses' death
Joshua
Father of Solomon
David
Revolted against the Seleucid Empire from 166-160 BCE: Hanukkah is commonly attributed to him
Judah Maccabee
Greatest of the Trojan warriors; he would be slain by Achilles and dragged thrice around the walls of Troy.
Hector
King of Macedon who would conquer Greece, Egypt, and Iran, reaching India before dying at 32.
Alexander the Great
Famous Roman general whose assassination prompted the civil war that led to the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
Julius Caesar
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