Gervase of Canterbury

Gervase of Canterbury (1141–1210) was a monk, writer and historian.

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Overview

Born at Maidstone in 1141, died at Canterbury in 1210.

In detail

the recorded working language is medieval Latin and Latin.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing and chronicle.

Places of work recorded in the authority are England and Canterbury.

Works named in the authority record are Gesta regum, Chronica, Actus archiepiscoporum Cantuariensium and Mappa mundi.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Gervase of Canterbury”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3104436: Gervase of Canterbury

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