Geoffrey of Monmouth

Geoffrey of Monmouth was a 12th-century Welsh cleric and historian known for his influential work, "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain). This text, written around 1136, chronicles the history of Britain from its legendary origins to the Anglo-Saxon period. Geoffrey famously introduced the character of King Arthur and his knights, shaping the Arthurian legends and inspiring subsequent literature and folklore. His work blended history and mythology, significantly impacting how Britain’s past was perceived, and contributed to the development of English national identity during the medieval period.