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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geoffrey_of_MonmouthGeoffrey of Monmouth - Wikipedia

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   Geoffrey of Monmouth ( Latin: Galfridus Monemutensis, Galfridus Arturus; Welsh: Gruffudd ap Arthur, Sieffre o Fynwy; c. 1095 – c. 1155) was a Catholic cleric from Monmouth, Wales, and one of the major figures in the development of British historiography and the popularity of tales of King Arthur. He is best known for his chronicle The History ...

   • Died: c. 1155 (aged 59–60)
   • Occupation: Catholic cleric

   • Born: Galfridus Arturus, c. 1095, Possibly Monmouth, Wales

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Geoffrey Of Monmouth (died 1155) was a medieval English chronicler and bishop of St. Asaph (1152), whose major work, the Historia regum Britanniae ( History of the Kings of Britain ), brought the figure of Arthur into European literature. In three passages of the Historia Geoffrey describes himself as “Galfridus Monemutensis,” an indication ...

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3. www.thecollector.com › who-was-geoffrey-of-monmouthGeoffrey of Monmouth: The Man Who Gave Us King Arthur and Merlin

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   Mar 10, 2024 · Learn about the life and works of Geoffrey of Monmouth, the medieval historian who popularized the legends of Arthur, Merlin, and Camelot. Discover his possible origins, influences, and controversies in this article by Elizabeth Morgan.

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   A biography of Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th century author who wrote a historical account of the ancient Britons and their kings. The book covers his life, his historical context, his literary context, and his summary of his work. Learn about his sources, his claims, and his influence on early British literature.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › Historia-regum-BritanniaeHistoria regum Britanniae | Medieval, Latin, Chronicles

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   The word is from the Latin fictiō, “the act of making, fashioning, or molding.”. Historia regum Britanniae, fictional history of Britain written by Geoffrey of Monmouth sometime between 1135 and 1139. The Historia regum Britanniae was one of the most popular books of the Middle Ages. The story begins with the settlement of Britain by ...

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   Where was Geoffrey based?

   • Geoffrey was most likely born in Monmouth in Southern Wales: he identifies himself as "of Monmouth" in all three of his published Arthurian works (HRB, PM, and VM). Michael Curley also points out Geoffrey's affinity for Wales as, at least once in his re-writing of Nennius into the HRB, he changes scenes to locations closer to the city of Monmouth.

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   Did Geoffrey of Monmouth live in Caerleon?

   • The proximity of Monmouth to Caerleon is significant, for it was Geoffrey of Monmouth who named it the Court of King Arthur. Of course, the question of whether or not Geoffrey of Monmouth was truly from Monmouth still remains, and the authenticity of his Welsh heritage is frequently questioned.

   Geoffrey of Monmouth: The Man Who Gave Us King Arthur and Merlin

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   Was Geoffrey a monk or a cleric?

   • He wrote in Latin, as did most learned men in those days. For many years it was believed that Geoffrey was a monk or a cleric at the Benedictine Priory in Monmouth but, in fact, he may well only have studied there as a youth. Most of his adult life was actually spent outside Wales.

   Geoffrey of Monmouth: making fact out of fiction - BBC

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   When did Geoffrey of Monmouth become Bishop of St Asaph?

   • On 21 February 1152 Geoffrey of Monmouth was appointed Bishop of St Asaph. Amazingly, he had only been ordained as a priest some two weeks before.

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7. d.lib.rochester.edu › camelot › textGeoffrey of Monmouth: Introduction | Robbins Library Digital ...

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   Learn about the life and works of Geoffrey of Monmouth, the twelfth-century author who popularized the Arthurian legend. Find out how he used Latin prophecy, Welsh tradition, and historical writing to create his stories of Merlin and the kings of Britain.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › blogs › waleshistoryGeoffrey of Monmouth: making fact out of fiction - BBC

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   Jul 13, 2012 · A blog post about the life and work of Geoffrey of Monmouth, a 12th-century Welsh writer who created a legend of King Arthur and other British history. Learn about his sources, his dates, his influence and his legacy.

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