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

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)

The difference between N. and S. was noticeable as early as the time of Giraldus Cambrensis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

It is noticeable as the place of martyrdom, according to Giraldus Cambrensis, of two saints, Aaron and Julius.

From The Towns of Roman Britain by Bevan, James Oliver

However, Giraldus Cambrensis observes that the Irish saints were peculiarly vindictive, and St. Columba and St. Comgall are said to have been leaders in a sanguinary conflict about a church near Coleraine.

From History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) by Lecky, William Edward Hartpole

According to Giraldus Cambrensis, Roger de Bellesme, a follower of William I., afterwards created earl of Shrewsbury, imported some stallions from Spain into England; their produce was celebrated by Drayton the poet.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various