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Giraldus Cambrensis |
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Giraldus Cambrensis [dʒɪˈrældəs kæmˈbrɛnsɪs] n (Biographies / Giraldus Cambrensis (?1146-?1223) M, Welsh, RELIGION: clergyman, HISTORY: chronicler) literary name of Gerald de Barri. ?1146-?1223, Welsh chronicler and churchman, noted for his accounts of his travels in Ireland and Wales How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Giraldus Cambrensis made the distinction explicit: there were two Merlins, one, born of an incubus, called Merlin Ambrosius, who prophesied in the time of Vortigern (Merlin of the Historia), and another, born in Scotland, called Merlin Caledonius or Sylvester, who prophesied during the reign of Arthur (Merlin of the Vita). |
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