Description: (British cleric)
Geoffrey of Monmouth was a Catholic cleric from Monmouth, Wales, recognized for his substantial impact on British historiography and the spread of King Arthur stories. His well-known Latin work, "The History of the Kings of Britain," achieved popularity and was translated into multiple languages. Although once highly influential, his chronicle is now considered unreliable. Geoffrey's career centered on his roles as a cleric, historian, and writer, shaping the British history and Arthurian legend narrative.