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wrote "The Ruin of Britain"
Circa 490-580
Note: favored Roman rule over Britain; thought British lazy and crooked
First mention of an Arthur-like figure: Ambrosius Aurerianus |
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wrote "The History of the Kings of Britain"
Circa 1136-1137
First account of Arthur's life (conception through death) |
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wrote "Historia Brittonum" (History of the British)
circa 750
First mention of "Arthur" by name
"psuedo" because many different writing styles |
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wrote "Confessio" and "Letter to Coroticus"
circa 460-480
attributed everything to God's will/judgement (including his own life) |
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wrote "The Lais" (a collection of romantic poems)
circa 1160-1215
Some poems include references to King Arthur |
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wrote "Roman de Brut a History of the British"
circa 1150
a 'translation' of Geoffrey including some expansions and reductions
Note: first appearance of Round Table |
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wrote "Brut" ("History of the British")
circa 1175-1225
a 'translation' of Wace including some expansions and reductions to Wace's 'translation' |
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