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 ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (920 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).^[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].

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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 ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (920 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[39] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[40]

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].