Geoffrey of Monmouth

Historian and Bishop of St Asaph, Wales (c.1095–1155)
Person human Q188344
Geoffrey of Monmouth
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Geoffrey of Monmouth

Summary

Geoffrey of Monmouth is a human[1]. His place of birth was Monmouth[2]. He was born on 1100[3]. He passed away in Llandaff Cathedral[4]. He died on 1150[5]. He worked as a poet[6], historian[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Geoffrey of Monmouth was born in Monmouth[2].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth died in Llandaff Cathedral[4].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth was born on 1100[3].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth died on 1150[5].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth died on January 1, 1155[12].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth held citizenship in Kingdom of England[13].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth held citizenship in Kingdom of Glywysing[14].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's professions included poet[6].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's professions included historian[7].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's professions included writer[8].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of St Asaph[15].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth held the position of diocesan bishop[16].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth was educated at University of Oxford[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Geoffrey of Monmouth is The History of the Kings of Britain[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Geoffrey of Monmouth is Prophetiae Merlini[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Geoffrey of Monmouth is Vita Merlini[20].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth is recorded as male[22].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's Commons category is recorded as Geoffrey of Monmouth[24].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's given name is recorded as Geoffrey[25].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Geoffrey of Monmouth[26].
  • Geoffrey of Monmouth's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Geoffrey of Monmouth's place of birth was Monmouth[2]. He was born on 1100[3].

Education

Geoffrey of Monmouth's education included a stint at University of Oxford[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], historian[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of St Asaph[15] and diocesan bishop[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[28].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The History of the Kings of Britain[18], a literary work[29], founded in 1136[30]; Prophetiae Merlini[19], a literary work[31]; and Vita Merlini[20], a literary work[32], founded in 1150[33].

Personal Life

Geoffrey of Monmouth's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1150[5] and January 1, 1155[12]. Geoffrey of Monmouth passed away in Llandaff Cathedral[4].

Why It Matters

Geoffrey of Monmouth has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Vita Merlini[35], a literary work[36], founded in 1150[37]; Prophetiae Merlini[38], a literary work[39]; and The History of the Kings of Britain[40], a literary work[41], founded in 1136[42].

FAQs

Where was Geoffrey of Monmouth born?

Geoffrey of Monmouth was born in Monmouth[2].

Where did Geoffrey of Monmouth die?

Geoffrey of Monmouth passed away in Llandaff Cathedral[4].

What did Geoffrey of Monmouth do for work?

Geoffrey of Monmouth worked as poet[6], historian[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Geoffrey of Monmouth go to school?

Geoffrey of Monmouth was educated at University of Oxford[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved . biography.wales. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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