Judah Ben-Hur
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Judah Ben-Hur, shortened to Ben-Hur, is a fictional character, the title character and protagonist from Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The book covers the character's adventures and struggle against the Roman Empire as he tries to restore honor to his family's name after being falsely accused of attacking the Roman governor. Judah encounters Jesus Christ and becomes a Christian.
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Judah Ben-Hur | |
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Ben-Hur character | |
First appearance | A Tale of the Christ (1880, novel) |
Last appearance | Ben-Hur (2016, film) |
Created by | Lew Wallace |
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Voiced by | Charlton Heston (2003) |
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Aliases | Ben-Hur Son of Hur Young Arrius |
Occupation | Prince Galley Slave Charioteer |
Family | Miriam (mother) Tirzah (sister) |
Spouse | Esther |
Religion | Judaism, later Christianity |
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