William Tell
Swiss folk hero William Tell was said to have been an expert marksman. It is said that his crossbow was the one that killed Altdorf tyrant Albrecht Gessler. However, it has been debated as to whether or not Tell was a real person, and many modern historian believe that his story is only a legend.
William Tell
Sun Tzu
The Art of War is one of the most influential books of all time, and it has been attributed to Sun Tzu who was said to be a Chinese military strategist, general, and philosopher. However, it is not clear whether he was real or not. Some have even said that the book is merely a compliation of lessons from many military leaders.
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Sun Tzu