Popular Documented Figures That May Be Completely Made Up

Published on 06/25/2021
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Robin Hood

It’s hard to believe that the story of Robin Hood has been around for over eight centuries already. To this day, it’s impossible for anybody to verify its validity. Although “Robin Hood” was a sacred code name given to outlaws that were going against the system at that time, there is no historical proof that they actually refer to a single person. Even if he is completely made up, millions of children agree that he is a role model for compassion and kindness nevertheless.

Robin Hood

Robin Hood

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Confucius

Popular for being one of the wisest philosophers in history, Confucius is often quoted on social media every single day. Was the Chinese thinker a mere imaginary figure, after all? Some researchers suggest this might be the case. A study done at the University of Colorado suggests that he is a fictional creation of the Jesuit missionaries way back in the 1500’s. Others insist that he was a real-life human that was wise beyond his years.

Confucius

Confucius

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