Gerald of Wales
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Gerald of Wales
Summary
Gerald of Wales is a human[1]. Born in Manorbier Castle[2], he… he was born on 1146[3]. He died in Hereford[4]. He died on 1220[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], historian[7], writer[8], politician[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Gerald of Wales's place of birth was Manorbier Castle[2].
- Gerald of Wales died in Hereford[4].
- Gerald of Wales was born on 1146[3].
- Gerald of Wales died on 1220[5].
- Gerald of Wales died on 1223[12].
- Burial took place at St Davids Cathedral[13].
- Gerald of Wales's father was William de Barri[14].
- Gerald of Wales's mother was Angharad ferch Nest[15].
- Gerald of Wales held citizenship in Wales[16].
- Gerald of Wales worked as a cartographer[6].
- Gerald of Wales worked as a historian[7].
- Gerald of Wales's professions included writer[8].
- Gerald of Wales's professions included politician[9].
- Gerald of Wales's professions included Catholic priest[10].
- Gerald of Wales's field of work was history[17].
- Gerald of Wales's field of work was chronicle writing[18].
- Gerald of Wales's field of work was medieval literature[19].
- Gerald of Wales held the position of chaplain[20].
- Gerald of Wales held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids[21].
- Gerald of Wales held the position of Archdeacon of Brecon[22].
- Gerald of Wales's education included a stint at University of Paris[23].
- A notable work attributed to Gerald of Wales is Topographia Hibernica[24].
- A notable work attributed to Gerald of Wales is Expugnatio Hibernica[25].
- A notable work attributed to Gerald of Wales is Itinerarium Cambriae[26].
- A notable work attributed to Gerald of Wales is Descriptio Cambriae[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Gerald of Wales's place of birth was Manorbier Castle[2]. He was born on 1146[3]. His father was William de Barri[14]. His mother was Angharad ferch Nest[15].
Education
Gerald of Wales's education included a stint at University of Paris[23].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], historian[7], writer[8], politician[9], and Catholic priest[10]. Fields of work include history[17]; chronicle writing[18]; and medieval literature[19], a sub-set of literature[28]. Positions held include chaplain[20], a religious figure[29]; Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids[21]; and Archdeacon of Brecon[22], a position[30].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Topographia Hibernica[24], a treatise[31]; Expugnatio Hibernica[25], a treatise[32]; Itinerarium Cambriae[26], a literary work[33]; Descriptio Cambriae[27], a treatise[34]; De principis instructione[35], a written work[36]; and De Menevensi ecclesia dialogus[37].
Personal Life
Gerald of Wales's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[38].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 1220[5] and 1223[12]. Gerald of Wales passed away in Hereford[4]. He is buried at St Davids Cathedral[13].
Why It Matters
Gerald of Wales has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Gerald of Wales born?
Gerald of Wales was born in Manorbier Castle[2].
Where did Gerald of Wales die?
Gerald of Wales died in Hereford[4].
Who were Gerald of Wales's parents?
Gerald of Wales's father was William de Barri[14]. Gerald of Wales's mother was Angharad ferch Nest[15].
What did Gerald of Wales do for work?
Gerald of Wales worked as cartographer[6], historian[7], writer[8], politician[9], and Catholic priest[10].
Where did Gerald of Wales go to school?
Gerald of Wales was educated at University of Paris[23].