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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

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Geoffrey-of-MonmouthGeoffrey Of Monmouth | Medieval Bishop & Chronicler

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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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   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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5. 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.

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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 of Monmouth influenced by Arthur?

   • It is fair to say that, were it not for Geoffrey of Monmouth, the tales of Arthur and his knights may not have endured as it has; his tales greatly influenced the later well-known works by Sir Thomas Malory and Alfred Lord Tennyson.

   BBC Wales - History - Themes - Geoffrey of Monmouth

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   Did Geoffrey of Monmouth have magical powers?

   • While it was not said to have possessed magical properties, Geoffrey of Monmouth mentions a weapon, Caliburn, wielded by Arthur, which would "carve their souls from out them with their blood." Although more storytelling than pure history, Geoffrey's writings became hugely popular.

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7. www.pbs.org › king-lear-geoffrey-of-monmouth › 638King Lear | Geoffrey of Monmouth | Great Performances | PBS

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   May 1, 2009 · A translation of an ancient history of English kings by an English bishop and scholar, Geoffrey of Monmouth, who wrote about King Lear and other legendary stories. The play depicts the downfall of King Leir, who divides his kingdom among his three daughters, and the rise of King Arthur, who is the son of a mortal and a goddess.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › figures › geoffrey_of_monmouthBBC Wales - History - Themes - Geoffrey of Monmouth

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   Aug 3, 2009 · Learn about the life and works of Geoffrey of Monmouth, the author of the first books in Latin about the Arthurian legend. Find out how he adapted the Welsh legend of Merlin, wrote in Latin, and influenced medieval literature and culture.

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