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| − | '''Fulbert the Fearful''' ([[1014]]-[[1097]]) was a |
+ | '''Fulbert the Fearful''' ([[1014]] -[[1097]]) was a [[Wizardkind|wizard]] who was famous for being so cowardly that he never ventured out of his house. In a twist of irony, he died when a [[Defensive Charm]] backfired and his roof caved in. For this reason, he was immortalised on a [[Chocolate Frog Card]].<ref>{{POA|G}}</ref> |
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| − | He appeared on a [[Chocolate Frog Cards|Chocolate Frog Card]]. |
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==Etymology== |
==Etymology== |
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The name "Fulbert" is from the Germanic elements ''folk'' "people" and ''beraht'' "bright". Saint Fulbert was an 11th-century bishop of Chartres. |
The name "Fulbert" is from the Germanic elements ''folk'' "people" and ''beraht'' "bright". Saint Fulbert was an 11th-century bishop of Chartres. |
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| + | ==Behind the scenes== |
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| + | [[File:Fulbert the Fearful.png|123px|thumb|A younger Fulbert]] |
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| + | {{Quote|It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default.|[[J. K. Rowling]]'s Harvard Commencement Speech in 2008<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbgvBvjMrn8]</ref>}} |
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| + | It appears that Fulbert the Fearful embodies J.K. Rowling's personal belief that living an excessively cautious life is hardly a life at all, and doing so will just makes you lose. She expressed this during her Commencement Speech at Harvard University in 2008. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*{{PS|G}} {{FWC}} |
*{{PS|G}} {{FWC}} |
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*{{COS|G}} {{FWC}} |
*{{COS|G}} {{FWC}} |
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*{{POA|G}} {{FWC}} |
*{{POA|G}} {{FWC}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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| − | [[File:Fulbert_Fearful.jpg|123px|thumb|left|Fulbert the Fearful]] |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{Chocolate Frog Cards}} |
{{Chocolate Frog Cards}} |
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| + | [[de:Fulbert der Ängstliche]] |
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[[fr:Fulbert Latrouille]] |
[[fr:Fulbert Latrouille]] |
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[[it:Fulbert il Pavido]] |
[[it:Fulbert il Pavido]] |
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[[fi:Fulbert the Fearful]] |
[[fi:Fulbert the Fearful]] |
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[[pl:Fulbert Bojaźliwy]] |
[[pl:Fulbert Bojaźliwy]] |
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| + | [[ru:Фулберт Пугливый]] |
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[[Category:1014 births]] |
[[Category:1014 births]] |
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[[Category:1097 deaths]] |
[[Category:1097 deaths]] |
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[[Category:Accidental deaths]] |
[[Category:Accidental deaths]] |
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| + | [[Category:Blue-eyed individuals]] |
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[[Category:Deceased individuals]] |
[[Category:Deceased individuals]] |
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[[Category:Historical figures]] |
[[Category:Historical figures]] |
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[[Category:Males]] |
[[Category:Males]] |
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| − | [[Category:Silver |
+ | [[Category:Silver Chocolate Frog Cards]] |
[[Category:Wizards]] |
[[Category:Wizards]] |
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Revision as of 06:00, 23 June 2020
Fulbert the Fearful (1014 -1097) was a wizard who was famous for being so cowardly that he never ventured out of his house. In a twist of irony, he died when a Defensive Charm backfired and his roof caved in. For this reason, he was immortalised on a Chocolate Frog Card.[1]
Etymology
The name "Fulbert" is from the Germanic elements folk "people" and beraht "bright". Saint Fulbert was an 11th-century bishop of Chartres.
Behind the scenes
A younger Fulbert
- "It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default."
- — J. K. Rowling's Harvard Commencement Speech in 2008[2]
It appears that Fulbert the Fearful embodies J.K. Rowling's personal belief that living an excessively cautious life is hardly a life at all, and doing so will just makes you lose. She expressed this during her Commencement Speech at Harvard University in 2008.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (Appears on a Famous Wizard Card)
- Pottermore
