Was Robin Hood based on a historical figure? If not, who is credited with the creation of Robin Hood? What's the oldest record of Robin Hood? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Was Robin Hood based on a historical figure? If not, who is credited with the creation of Robin Hood? What's the oldest record of Robin Hood?

by AndruJorj

How did Robin Hood become such a prolific character in English (and French) folklore?

ubmt1861

/u/itsallfolklore gives a great answer in "The legend of Robin Hood dates from the 13th century; do most historians believe the legend was based on a real person/composite of real people? At the time, mainstream culture seemed mainly concerned with the aristocracy; were there precursors for the archetype of 'heroic outlaw'?"