Layamon

Layamon (1200–1300) was a poet, writer and priest.

Also recorded as Laȝamon; Laghamon.

Overview

Born in 1200, died in 1300.

In detail

the recorded working language is Middle English and English.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing and medieval literature.

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

    “Layamon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q713727: Layamon

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