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Giraldus Cambrensis
Giraldus Cambrensis, Gerald of Wales, Gerald de Berri. Medieval (c.1146–1223) Welsh clergyman whose writings in Latin about both Wales and Ireland are among the most extensive, detailed records we have on those countries. Although he was the son of a Welsh princess, Giraldus' ecclesiastical career was constantly thwarted by authorities; Henry II twice rejected his appointment to the see of St David's (1176 and 1198). Most important of his many books are two on Wales itself, Itinerarium Cambriae [The Story of the Journey Through Wales] (c.1168) and Descriptio Cambriae [A Description of Wales] (c.1198). His treatments of Ireland are more prejudicial, combining insupportable beliefs with detailed realistic observations; they include Expugnatio Hibernica [The Conquest of Ireland] and Topographia Hibernica [The Topography of Ireland] (c.1185). J. S. Brewer edited the eight volumes of his complete works, Giraldus Cambrensi Opera (London, 1861–91). The English translation by Sir Richard Colt Hoare (1806) has long been available from Everyman's Library (1908, 1976). Thomas Jones produced a Welsh version, Gerallt Gymro: Hanes y Daith trwy Gymru a'r Disgrifiad o Gymru (Cardiff, 1938), later reissued in a bilingual edition, Gerallt Gymro: Gerald of Wales (Cardiff, 1947). See also Michael Richter, Giraldus Cambrensis and the Growth of the Welsh Nation (Aberystwyth, 1972, 1976); Robert Bartlett, Gerald of Wales, 1146–1223 (Oxford, 1982); Charles Kightly, Mirror of Medieval Wales (Cardiff, 1988).
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JAMES MacKILLOP. "Giraldus Cambrensis." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JAMES MacKILLOP. "Giraldus Cambrensis." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-GiraldusCambrensis.html JAMES MacKILLOP. "Giraldus Cambrensis." A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology. 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O70-GiraldusCambrensis.html |
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Giraldus Cambrensis (de Barri)
Giraldus Cambrensis (de Barri) (?1146–?1220), a native of Pembrokeshire. He studied at Paris and became archdeacon of Brecon, but as a churchman he had a stormy career. His most important work is the Itinerarium Cambriae, a description of the topography of Wales. Among his other works are Topographia Hibernica, an account of the geography, fauna, marvels, and early history of Ireland; Expugnatio Hibernica, a narrative of the partial conquest of Ireland (1169–85); and Gemma Ecclesiastica, a charge to the clergy of his district, affording interesting information as to the conditions then prevailing. (See also Anglo-Latin literature.)
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MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Giraldus Cambrensis (de Barri)." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Giraldus Cambrensis (de Barri)." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-GiraldusCambrensisdeBarri.html MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Giraldus Cambrensis (de Barri)." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O54-GiraldusCambrensisdeBarri.html |
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Giraldus Cambrensis
Giraldus Cambrensis , c.1146-1223, Norman-Welsh churchman and historian, also called Gerald of Wales and Gerald de Barri. He was associated (from 1184) with the king and court of England. His historical works include two descriptive works on Ireland (resulting from a visit) and Descriptio Cambriae [description of Wales]. They contain rare glimpses of medieval life and folklore. He also wrote autobiographical works, lives of churchmen, pastoral admonitions, Latin poetry, and treatises on the rights of the see of St. David's.
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"Giraldus Cambrensis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Giraldus.html "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Giraldus.html |
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Giraldus Cambrensis
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-GiraldusCambrensis.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-GiraldusCambrensis.html |
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Giraldus Cambrensis
Giraldus Cambrensis (c.1146–1223), Gerald de Barri, historian. From c.1175 to 1203 he was Archdeacon of Brecon. He was twice elected Bp. of St Davids, but failed to obtain consecration. His historical works are amusing and vivid, but the facts are sometimes exaggerated.
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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-GiraldusCambrensis.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-GiraldusCambrensis.html |
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Giraldus Cambrensis
Giraldus Cambrensis, see gerald of wales.
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"Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Companion to Irish History. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Companion to Irish History. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O245-GiraldusCambrensis.html "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Companion to Irish History. 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O245-GiraldusCambrensis.html |
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