Giraldus Cambrensis

British  

/ dʒɪˈrældəs kæmˈbrɛnsɪs /

noun

1. literary name of Gerald de Barri. ?1146–?1223, Welsh chronicler and churchman, noted for his accounts of his travels in Ireland and Wales

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Giraldus Cambrensis

This forgotten bard is believed to be identical with famosus ille fabulator, Bledhericus, mentioned by Giraldus Cambrensis, and with the Bréris quoted by Thomas of Brittany as an authority for the Tristan story.

From Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

McKenna gave touch of originality to his remarks in winding up debate by avoiding reference to the late Giraldus Cambrensis.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, May 27, 1914 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

The oldest written legend of this class is to be found in the pages of Giraldus Cambrensis, pp. 390-92, Bohn’s edition. 

From Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales by Owen, Elias

If it is we can only patiently acquiesce in the optimistic view of the famous Celtic chronicler, Giraldus Cambrensis, that Ireland will be ultimately pacified just before the Day of Judgment—vix paulo ante diem judicii.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, June 9, 1920 by Various

Prince John is sent over by his father as Lord of Ireland, accompanied by his tutor, Giraldus Cambrensis.

From Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)