Gerald of Wales
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Summary
Gerald of Wales was born on 1146[1] in Manorbier Castle[2]. He died on 1220[3] in Hereford[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], historian[6], writer[7], politician[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,647 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1146[11]
- Date of death: 1223[12]
- Place of burial: St Davids Cathedral[13]
- Father: William de Barri[14]
- Mother: Angharad ferch Nest[15]
- Country of citizenship: Wales[16]
- Occupation: diacon, caterisit[17]
- Field of work: history[18], chronicle writing[19], medieval literature[20]
- Position held: chaplain[21], Archdeacon of Brecon[22], bishop-elect[23]
- Educated at: University of Paris[24]
- Notable work: Topographia Hibernica[25], Expugnatio Hibernica[26], Itinerarium Cambriae[27], De principis instructione[28], Symbolum electorum[29], Speculum duorum[30]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Giraldus Cambrensis[33]
- Religious order: Benedictines[34]
- Given name: Gerald[35]
- Work location: Wales[36]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[37], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[38], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[39], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[40], The Catholic Encyclopedia[41], The Companion to Irish Traditional Music[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[43]
Why It Matters
Gerald of Wales has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
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 a cartographer[5], historian[6], writer[7], politician[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Where did Gerald of Wales go to school?
Gerald of Wales was educated at University of Paris[24].