Author:Geoffrey of Monmouth

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Geoffrey of Monmouth
(c. 1100 – c. 1155)

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Latin Galfridus Monemutensis, Welsh Gruffudd ap Arthur or Sieffre o Fynwy; spent most of his life as an Augustinian canon in Oxford; wrote in Latin, claiming to be translating from Welsh. His works introduced non-Welsh speakers to the legend of King Arthur and remained influential into early modern times, although their historical accuracy was questioned as early as 1190 by William of Newburgh

Works

Prophesies of Merlin (before 1135) (transcription project)
History of the Kings of Britain (ca. 1136)
Vita Merlini [Life of Merlin] (ca. 1150)

Works about Geoffrey

"Geoffrey of Monmouth," in Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, London: Smith, Elder, & Co. (1885–1900) in 63 vols.
"Geoffrey of Monmouth," in A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature, by John William Cousin, London: J. M. Dent & Sons (1910)
"Geoffrey of Monmouth," in Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed., 1911)
"Geoffrey of Monmouth," in Catholic Encyclopedia, (ed.) by Charles G. Herbermann and others, New York: The Encyclopaedia Press (1913)

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1930, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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