Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent
the Fourth Week of Advent
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa.
Click here to join the effort!
Click here to join the effort!
Bible Dictionaries
Geoffrey of Monmouth
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
Chronicler and Bishop of Saint Asaph, born Monmouth, Wales (now England), c.1100;died Llandaff, 1154. As archdeacon of Saint Teilo's he opened schools where clerics and chieftains were educated. He was elected bishop, c.1151,but died before entering his diocese. His history of British kings has influenced English literature, especially national romance, from Layamon to Tennyson. He also composed a Latin version of the Cymric "Prophecies of Merlin."
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
These files are public domain.
Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Used by Permission.
Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Geoffrey of Monmouth'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/g/geoffrey-of-monmouth.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Geoffrey of Monmouth'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/g/geoffrey-of-monmouth.html. 1910.
