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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. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MARGARET DRABBLE and JENNY STRINGER. "Giraldus Cambrensis (de Barri)." The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 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 May 28, 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.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Giraldus.html "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 28, 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. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-GiraldusCambrensis.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 28, 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. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O95-GiraldusCambrensis.html E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Retrieved May 28, 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. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Companion to Irish History. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O245-GiraldusCambrensis.html "Giraldus Cambrensis." The Oxford Companion to Irish History. 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O245-GiraldusCambrensis.html |
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