Gerald of Wales

Gerald of Wales (1146–1220) was a Wales cartographer, historian and writer.

Also recorded as Giraldus Cambrensis; Girardus Barrius; Girald de Barri; Sylvester Giraldus; Gerald de Barri; Giraldo Cambrense.

Overview

Places of work recorded in the authority include Wales. Works named in the authority record include Topographia Hibernica, Expugnatio Hibernica, Itinerarium Cambriae and De principis instructione. Catalogue entries for maps and atlases state plate, state, colouring and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

medieval clergyman and historian

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gerald of Wales”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q357824: Gerald of Wales

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