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1. www.caerleon.net › history › geoffreyGeoffrey of Monmouth, The History of the Kings of ... - Caerleon

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   Geoffrey ap Arthur, later known as Geoffrey of Monmouth, completed this work in 1136. He claimed that Walter Mapes, Archdeacon of Oxford, discovered an ancient manuscript in Armorica (Brittany) written in the British tongue i.e. the Celtic language of the Britons prior to the arrival of the Saxons and Danes, something like the Welsh language.

   • The Contents of Books VIII to XI

     CHAP. I. - Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Preface to Merlin’s...

   • Book IX, Chapter XII

     book ix. chapter xii. arthur summons a great many kings,...

   • Book IX, Chapter XIII

     book ix. chapter xiii. a description of the royal pomp at...

   • Book IX, Chapter XIV

     book ix. chapter xiv. after a variety of sports at the...

   • Book VII, Chapter IV

     BOOK VII. CHAPTER IV. THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROPHECY....

   • Numerous References to Caerleon

     Geoffrey Of Monmouth. 'Historia Regum Brittaniae'. Caerleon...

2. 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 · 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.

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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.

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   Was Monmouth a small town?

   • Descriptions of Monmouth town, as it appeared during the year of 1086, have survived in the Domesday Book of King William I. In this particular year, shortly after the time when Geoffrey of Monmouth would have been present in the town, Monmouth possessed an extremely small population.

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   What was Caerleon famous for?

   • The Mabinogion and Geoffrey of Monmouth, among others, site King Arthur's court at Caerleon, while the overgrown ruin of the amphitheatre became linked with the Round Table. Caerleon was also popular with medieval tourists, notably Gerald of Wales who wrote a vivid description of The Roman remains.

   The History Of Caerleon, by D Maynard

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   Was Caerleon associated with King Arthur?

   • In contrast to the squatter occupation suggested by archaeology, post-Roman Caerleon is linked in legend with King Arthur. The Mabinogion and Geoffrey of Monmouth, among others, site King Arthur's court at Caerleon, while the overgrown ruin of the amphitheatre became linked with the Round Table.

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4. 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

5. www.caerleon.net › history › timescapeThe History Of Caerleon, by D Maynard

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   The Mabinogion and Geoffrey of Monmouth, among others, site King Arthur's court at Caerleon, while the overgrown ruin of the amphitheatre became linked with the Round Table. Caerleon was also popular with medieval tourists, notably Gerald of Wales who wrote a vivid description of The Roman remains.

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

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   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.

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   existed historically. As Robert of Gloucester was Geoffrey's patron, it seems likely that Geoffrey was indulging in some flattery. It is even more significant that Geoffrey almost completely ignores Canterbury, and instead, Caerleon appears as the pre-eminent see with the most distinguished incumbents. Its archbishop carries out the