Geoffrey of Monmouth
Over de Auteur
Geoffrey of Monmouth was a cleric and chronicler from the 12th century, best known for his work "Historia Regum Britanniae" or "The History of the Kings of Britain." This text became a foundational piece in the development of the Arthurian legend, detailing the lives of the kings of Britain and interweaving myth with history. Geoffrey's narratives, which included tales of King Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table, have significantly influenced the literary landscape of medieval England and beyond.
Nationaliteit
Welsh
Geboorteplaats
Monmouth, Wales
Sterfdatum
September 1, 1155
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