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- William Tell was a folk hero from Switzerland. In the story, William Tell is a man who refused to bow down to pole that was set up by an army who had taken over the place where he lived. He was arrested and forced to shoot an apple off his son's head with a crossbow. If he did not, both he and his son would be killed.
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William Tell. Early in the 14th century the village of Altdorf in Switzerland was supposedly ruled by a tyrannical Austrian governor named Gessler, who placed a hat on top of a pole as a symbol of Austrian power. According to the legend, the people were ordered to bow to it as though it were the duke of Austria.
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Oct 16, 2023 · Kids Encyclopedia Facts. A monument to William Tell a town called Altdorf in Switzerland. William Tell was a folk hero from Switzerland. In the story, William Tell is a man who refused to bow down to pole that was set up by an army who had taken over the place where he lived.
William Tell is a classic adventure story about a hero who fights for freedom against a wicked governor! We hope you enjoy learning about the Swiss crossbowman and the unique country that he comes from! 1 Literacy lesson ideas.