Geoffrey of Monmouth
1100 –1155
Poet, Historian, Writer, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Lived 55 years
- Born in
- Monmouth
- Passed away in
- Llandaff Cathedral
Geoffrey of Monmouth (Latin: Galfridus Monemutensis, Galfridus Arturus; Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur, Sieffre o Fynwy; c. 1095 – c. 1155) was a Christian cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the major figures in the popularity of tales of King Arthur.
He is best known for his chronicle The History of the Kings of Britain (Latin: De gestis Britonum or Historia Regum Britanniae) which was widely popular in its day, being translated into other languages from its original Latin. It was given historical credence well into the 16th century, but is now considered historically unreliable.
Notable works: The History of the Kings of Britain, Prophetiae Merlini, Vita Merlini Education: University of Oxford
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