Gallus Anonymus
12th-century chronicler of Polish history
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Summary
Gallus Anonymus was born on 1066[1]. He died on January 1, 1145[2]. He worked as a historian[3], monk[4], and chronicler[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (601 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Field of work: history[7], chronicle[8]
- Notable work: Gesta principum Polonorum[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Gallus Anonymus[11]
- Religious order: Benedictines[12]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gallus Anonymus[13]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[14], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[15], Polish Biographical Dictionary[16], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[18]
- Start of work period: 1110[19]
- Writing language: Latin[20]
- P14974: 5191[21]
Why It Matters
Gallus Anonymus has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
Works attributed to him include Gesta principum Polonorum[24], a written work[25], founded in 1113[26].
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What did Gallus Anonymus do for work?
Gallus Anonymus worked as a historian[3], monk[4], and chronicler[5].