![]() The "Arthur" in these versions of his name may indicate the name of his father, or a nickname based on Geoffrey's scholarly interests.Įarlier scholars assumed that Geoffrey was Welsh or at least spoke Welsh. To contemporaries, Geoffrey was known as Galfridus Artur(us) or variants thereof. Geoffrey's works attest to some acquaintance with the place-names of the region. In his Historia, Geoffrey refers to himself as Galfridus Monemutensis, "Geoffrey of Monmouth", which indicates a significant connection to Monmouth, Wales, and which may refer to his birthplace. He must have reached the age of majority by 1129, when he is recorded as witnessing a charter. Geoffrey was probably born some time between 11 in Wales or the Welsh Marches. ![]()
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