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Adam UskAdam Usk
(c. 1350–1430)
Usk (Adam);Adam of Usk
Chronicler and canonist born in Usk (W. Brynbuga), Monmouthshire, and educated at Oxford.
See more Ailred of RievaulxAilred of Rievaulx
(1110–1167)
Aelred of Rievaulx
No short description available
See more Thomas Allen [mathematician]Allen (Thomas) ... mathematician
(1540/1542?–1632)
English mathematician and antiquary.
See more Saint AsaphSaint Asaph
(fl. 6th century)
Asaf
Welsh saint, patron of St Asaph (W. Llanelwy) and its diocese as well as the nearby Llanasa (Flintshire). It has been suggested that Asaph was originally a local saint associated with Llanasa and that his assocation with Llanelwy and the diocese was a 12th-century innovation. A good part of his dossier is formed by traditions associated with St Kentigern from the 12th century onwards, notably Jocelin’s vita of the latter, according to which the church of the see of St Asaph was originally founded by Kentigern, who appointed Asaph, one of his disciples, as his successor.
See more Thomas AstleAstle (Thomas)
(1735–1803)
English archivist and antiquarian.
See more Daines BarringtonBarrington (Daines)
(d. 1800)
English lawyer, antiquary and naturalist.
See more Bartholomew [bishop of Exeter]Bartholomew ... bishop of Exeter
(d. 1184)
Bishop of Exeter and theologian, who was born in Normandy, studied in Canterbury (possibly Paris prior to that) and was archdeacon of Exeter before being elected bishop.
See more Benedict of GloucesterBenedict of Gloucester
(fl.c. 1150)
English Benedictine monk at St Peter's Abbey, Gloucester, who wrote a life of St Dyfrig.
See more William BorlaseBorlase (William)
(1696–1772)
Cornish clergyman, geologist, naturalist and antiquarian; author of works such as The antiquities of Cornwall (first published in 1754) and The natural history of Cornwall (1758).
See more Walter BowerBower (Walter)
(1385–1449)
Abbot and canon regular of Inchcolm Abbey and historian who wrote an elaborate work known as the Scotichronicon.
See more Richard Boyle [1st earl of Cork]Boyle (Richard) ... 1st earl of Cork
(1566–1643)
English politician, born in Kent, who confiscated much land in Munster and became the first earl of Cork (1620) and lord treasurer of Ireland (1631).
See more Robert BoyleBoyle (Robert)
(1627–1691)
Anglo-Irish scientist, natural philosopher, a son of Richard, first earl of Cork (d. 1643); a devout Anglican who financed the printing of the Irish Bible.
See more Arthur BrownlowBrownlow (Arthur)
(1645–1712)
Anglo-Irish landowner at Lurgan (Co. Armagh) whose collection of Irish manuscripts attracted the attention of Edward Lhuyd in 1699.
See more Brychan BrycheiniogBrychan Brycheiniog
(fl. c.500)
king of Brycheiniog, described as a son of a certain Irish king named Anlach son of Coronac and Marchell, daughter of Tewdrig, king of Garthmadryn (later Brycheiniog).
See more George BuchananBuchanan (George)
(1506–1582)
Bochanan (Seòras)
Scottish historian and intellectual.
See more Robert BurnsBurns (Robert)
(1759–1796)
Burns (Rabbie)
Alloway-born Scottish poet who wrote in English and Scots and is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement; collector of traditional songs and ballads; was active as an exciseman.
See more James Butler [1st duke of Ormond]Butler (James) ... 1st duke of Ormond
(1610–1688)
Irish statesman, first duke of Ormond, lord lieutenant of Ireland.
See more James Butler [4th earl of Ormond]Butler (James) ... 4th earl of Ormond
(1390–1452)
Buitilléar (Séamus) ... 4th earl of Desmond
James Butler (in Irish, Séamus Buitilléar) was fourth earl of Ormond, known as the ‘White Earl’, elder son of James Butler, previous earl of Ormond, and Anne Welles; patron of Irish learning and literature.
See more Cadwgan [bishop of Bangor]Cadwgan ... bishop of Bangor
(d. 1241)
Cadwgan of Llandefai
Bishop of Bangor (1215–1235/6), previously abbot of Whitland.
See more J. L. CampbellCampbell (J. L.)
(1906–1996)
Scottish scholar of Gaelic and Scots oral traditions.
See more Edmund CampionCampion (Edmund)
(1540–1581)
English Jesuit priest and martyr, son of a London-based bookseller; one-time tutor to Richard Stanihurst in Ireland and author of Two bokes of the histories of Ireland (1571). Because his preaching activities in various parts of England were deemed dangerous and political by Anglican authorities, he was arrested on the charge of high treason and finally, hanged, drawn and quartered.
See more Caradog of LlancarfanCaradog of Llancarfan
(d. after 1138)
Caradoc of Llancarfan
Welsh hagiographer
See more George CarewCarew (George)
(1555–1629)
Carew (George) ... 1st earl of Totnes
English administrator and military officer at the time of the Tudor conquest of Ireland; 1st earl of Totnes (since 1626); antiquarian and author.
See more Cináed mac AilpínCináed mac Ailpín
(d. 858)
Cinaed mac Ailpín;Kenneth I of Scotland;Kenneth MacAlpin;Cináed mac Alpin
No short description available
See more Cináed mac Maíl CholuimCináed mac Maíl Choluim
(r. 971–d. 995)
Kenneth II of Scotland
King of Scots in succession to Cuilén mac Iduilb (d. 971); son of Máel Coluim mac Domnaill.
See more Clemens ScottusClemens Scottus
(fl.c. 814–826)
(Scottus/Scotus), Irish peregrinus, grammarian and teacher active at the court of Louis the Pious.
See more Colmán EloColmán Elo
(d. 611)
Colmán Elo;Colmán moccu Sailni;Colmán mac Beognai
patron saint of Lann Elo (Lynally, Co. Offaly)
See more Colmán of LindisfarneColmán, bishop of Lindisfarne
(d. 676)
Irish monk from Iona and bishop of Lindisfarne
See more Robert CottonCotton (Robert)
(1570/71–1631)
Sir Robert Bruce, 1st baronet, of Connington Hall, was an English politician, antiquary and collector of manuscripts, who established the Cotton library.
See more Richard CreaghCreagh (Richard)
(c.1525–1585/86?)
Crevagh (Richard)
(Catholic) archbishop of Armagh; was born in Limerick as the son of a merchant.
See more CyngarCyngar
(supp. fl. early 8th century)
Cyngar of Congresbury;Cungar of Congresbury
Patron saint of Congresbury (Cungres-byrig) in Somerset, to which it supposedly gave its name. His origins are obscure. It has been suggested that he was originally a Welsh/British saint, and/or that he was invented to explain the placename and equip Congresbury with an origin story, based perhaps on a version of the Welsh saint. His vita shows certain affinities with 12th-century Welsh Latin hagiography associated with Caradog and the monastery of Llancarfan.
See more Cyngar of LlangefniCyngar of Llangefni
(supp. fl. 6th century?)
Patron saint of Llangefni, Anglesey, and Hope (olim Llangyngar), Flintshire; apparently the saint of this name who is described as kinsman of St Cybi in the latter’s Life. He may be related to St Cungar of Congresbury, whose Life attributes to him two unspecified foundations in Glamorgan.
See more Dafydd ab Ieuan ab IorwerthDafydd ab Ieuan ab Iorwerth
(d. 1503)
Bishop of Asaph (1500-1503), who had been warden of Ruthin and abbot of Valle Crucis, over which he probably continued to preside.
See more Dafydd ab Owain [abbot and bishop]Dafydd ab Owain ... abbot and bishop
(fl. c.1480–d. 1513?)
Welsh cleric who has been abbot of Strata Marcella, Strata Florida and Aberconwy, and bishop of St Asaph.
See more Dafydd ap LlywelynDafydd ap Llywelyn
(c.1215–1246)
prince of Gwynedd, son of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth and Joan, illegitimate daughter of King John.
See more Dafydd GamDafydd Gam
(d. 1415)
Dafydd Gam ap Llewelyn ap Hywel, nobleman who died fighting on the side of King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt; opponent of Owain Glyndŵr.
See more Richard DaviesDavies (Richard)
(d. 1581)
Welsh bishop, first of St Asaph, later of St Davids; a scholar whose achievements included translating parts of the New Testament into Welsh and writing the Epistol at y Cembru.
See more Hugh de Lacy [earl of Ulster]De Lacy (Hugh) ... earl of Ulster
(d. 1242)
Anglo-Norman magnate who made a career in Ireland as a soldier and lord and became the first earl of Ulster in 1205. He was the son of Hugh de Lacy (d. 1186), lord of Meath, and his first wife, Rose of Monmouth (Rose de Baderon).
See more Hugh de Lacy [lord of Meath]De Lacy (Hugh) ... lord of Meath
(d. 1186)
Magnate, son of Gilbert de Lacy (d. 1163), lord of Weobley, Herefordshire. After he accompanied Henry II on his 1171 visit to Ireland, he was entrusted with the kingdom of Mide.
See more John DeeDee (John)
(13 July 1527–1608/1609)
No short description available
See more Deicolus of LureDeicolus of Lure
(d. c.625)
Deicolus of Lure
Irish peregrinus, alleged to be a half-brother of Gall, disciple of Columbanus and founder of a hermitage at Lure/Lutre in Burgundy, which would become the abbey of Lure.
See more Henry DocwraDocwra (Henry)
(d. 1631)
Dowcra (Henry)
First Baron Docwra of Culmore, army officer.
See more Domnall úa NéillDomnall úa Néill
(d. 980)
Domnall Ard Macha;Domnall of Armagh
High-king of Ireland (965–980) from Cenél nÉogain, son of Muirchertach mac Néill and Gormflaith.
See more Donnchad mac BríainDonnchad mac Bríain
(d. 1064)
son of Brían Bóruma
See more Dúngal of Saint-Denis and PaviaDúngal of Saint-Denis and Pavia
(d. after 827/828)
Irish scholar, teacher and poet known for his career on the continent, who was associated with Saint-Denis, Pavia and Bobbio.
See more Ecgfrith of NorthumbriaEcgfrith of Northumbria
(645/6–685)
King of Northumbria (r. 670–685), elder son of Oswiu and Eanflæd.
See more Edmund of AbingdonEdmund of Abingdon
(c.1174–1240)
English theologian and teacher who became archbishop of Canterbury (1234–1240) and was later canonised as a saint.
See more William ElphinstoneElphinstone (William)
(1431–1514)
Scottish churchman, bishop of Aberdeen (1483-1514), founder of the University of Aberdeen (est. 1451).
See more Erhard of RegensburgErhard of Regensburg
(fl. 7th/?8th century)
Erard of Regensburg
Bishop of Regensburg, of whom little is known historically. His relics were translated in 1052 and a life was written for him not long thereafter which claimed that he was a missionary from Ireland.
See more J. Gwenogvryn EvansEvans (J. Gwenogvryn)
(d. 1930)
Welsh palaeographer.
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(c. 1350–1430)
Usk (Adam);Adam of Usk
Chronicler and canonist born in Usk (W. Brynbuga), Monmouthshire, and educated at Oxford.
See more Ailred of RievaulxAilred of Rievaulx
(1110–1167)
Aelred of Rievaulx
No short description available
See more Thomas Allen [mathematician]Allen (Thomas) ... mathematician
(1540/1542?–1632)
English mathematician and antiquary.
See more Saint AsaphSaint Asaph
(fl. 6th century)
Asaf
Welsh saint, patron of St Asaph (W. Llanelwy) and its diocese as well as the nearby Llanasa (Flintshire). It has been suggested that Asaph was originally a local saint associated with Llanasa and that his assocation with Llanelwy and the diocese was a 12th-century innovation. A good part of his dossier is formed by traditions associated with St Kentigern from the 12th century onwards, notably Jocelin’s vita of the latter, according to which the church of the see of St Asaph was originally founded by Kentigern, who appointed Asaph, one of his disciples, as his successor.
See more Thomas AstleAstle (Thomas)
(1735–1803)
English archivist and antiquarian.
See more Daines BarringtonBarrington (Daines)
(d. 1800)
English lawyer, antiquary and naturalist.
See more Bartholomew [bishop of Exeter]Bartholomew ... bishop of Exeter
(d. 1184)
Bishop of Exeter and theologian, who was born in Normandy, studied in Canterbury (possibly Paris prior to that) and was archdeacon of Exeter before being elected bishop.
See more Benedict of GloucesterBenedict of Gloucester
(fl.c. 1150)
English Benedictine monk at St Peter's Abbey, Gloucester, who wrote a life of St Dyfrig.
See more William BorlaseBorlase (William)
(1696–1772)
Cornish clergyman, geologist, naturalist and antiquarian; author of works such as The antiquities of Cornwall (first published in 1754) and The natural history of Cornwall (1758).
See more Walter BowerBower (Walter)
(1385–1449)
Abbot and canon regular of Inchcolm Abbey and historian who wrote an elaborate work known as the Scotichronicon.
See more Richard Boyle [1st earl of Cork]Boyle (Richard) ... 1st earl of Cork
(1566–1643)
English politician, born in Kent, who confiscated much land in Munster and became the first earl of Cork (1620) and lord treasurer of Ireland (1631).
See more Robert BoyleBoyle (Robert)
(1627–1691)
Anglo-Irish scientist, natural philosopher, a son of Richard, first earl of Cork (d. 1643); a devout Anglican who financed the printing of the Irish Bible.
See more Arthur BrownlowBrownlow (Arthur)
(1645–1712)
Anglo-Irish landowner at Lurgan (Co. Armagh) whose collection of Irish manuscripts attracted the attention of Edward Lhuyd in 1699.
See more Brychan BrycheiniogBrychan Brycheiniog
(fl. c.500)
king of Brycheiniog, described as a son of a certain Irish king named Anlach son of Coronac and Marchell, daughter of Tewdrig, king of Garthmadryn (later Brycheiniog).
See more George BuchananBuchanan (George)
(1506–1582)
Bochanan (Seòras)
Scottish historian and intellectual.
See more Robert BurnsBurns (Robert)
(1759–1796)
Burns (Rabbie)
Alloway-born Scottish poet who wrote in English and Scots and is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement; collector of traditional songs and ballads; was active as an exciseman.
See more James Butler [1st duke of Ormond]Butler (James) ... 1st duke of Ormond
(1610–1688)
Irish statesman, first duke of Ormond, lord lieutenant of Ireland.
See more James Butler [4th earl of Ormond]Butler (James) ... 4th earl of Ormond
(1390–1452)
Buitilléar (Séamus) ... 4th earl of Desmond
James Butler (in Irish, Séamus Buitilléar) was fourth earl of Ormond, known as the ‘White Earl’, elder son of James Butler, previous earl of Ormond, and Anne Welles; patron of Irish learning and literature.
See more Cadwgan [bishop of Bangor]Cadwgan ... bishop of Bangor
(d. 1241)
Cadwgan of Llandefai
Bishop of Bangor (1215–1235/6), previously abbot of Whitland.
See more J. L. CampbellCampbell (J. L.)
(1906–1996)
Scottish scholar of Gaelic and Scots oral traditions.
See more Edmund CampionCampion (Edmund)
(1540–1581)
English Jesuit priest and martyr, son of a London-based bookseller; one-time tutor to Richard Stanihurst in Ireland and author of Two bokes of the histories of Ireland (1571). Because his preaching activities in various parts of England were deemed dangerous and political by Anglican authorities, he was arrested on the charge of high treason and finally, hanged, drawn and quartered.
See more Caradog of LlancarfanCaradog of Llancarfan
(d. after 1138)
Caradoc of Llancarfan
Welsh hagiographer
See more George CarewCarew (George)
(1555–1629)
Carew (George) ... 1st earl of Totnes
English administrator and military officer at the time of the Tudor conquest of Ireland; 1st earl of Totnes (since 1626); antiquarian and author.
See more Cináed mac AilpínCináed mac Ailpín
(d. 858)
Cinaed mac Ailpín;Kenneth I of Scotland;Kenneth MacAlpin;Cináed mac Alpin
No short description available
See more Cináed mac Maíl CholuimCináed mac Maíl Choluim
(r. 971–d. 995)
Kenneth II of Scotland
King of Scots in succession to Cuilén mac Iduilb (d. 971); son of Máel Coluim mac Domnaill.
See more Clemens ScottusClemens Scottus
(fl.c. 814–826)
(Scottus/Scotus), Irish peregrinus, grammarian and teacher active at the court of Louis the Pious.
See more Colmán EloColmán Elo
(d. 611)
Colmán Elo;Colmán moccu Sailni;Colmán mac Beognai
patron saint of Lann Elo (Lynally, Co. Offaly)
See more Colmán of LindisfarneColmán, bishop of Lindisfarne
(d. 676)
Irish monk from Iona and bishop of Lindisfarne
See more Robert CottonCotton (Robert)
(1570/71–1631)
Sir Robert Bruce, 1st baronet, of Connington Hall, was an English politician, antiquary and collector of manuscripts, who established the Cotton library.
See more Richard CreaghCreagh (Richard)
(c.1525–1585/86?)
Crevagh (Richard)
(Catholic) archbishop of Armagh; was born in Limerick as the son of a merchant.
See more CyngarCyngar
(supp. fl. early 8th century)
Cyngar of Congresbury;Cungar of Congresbury
Patron saint of Congresbury (Cungres-byrig) in Somerset, to which it supposedly gave its name. His origins are obscure. It has been suggested that he was originally a Welsh/British saint, and/or that he was invented to explain the placename and equip Congresbury with an origin story, based perhaps on a version of the Welsh saint. His vita shows certain affinities with 12th-century Welsh Latin hagiography associated with Caradog and the monastery of Llancarfan.
See more Cyngar of LlangefniCyngar of Llangefni
(supp. fl. 6th century?)
Patron saint of Llangefni, Anglesey, and Hope (olim Llangyngar), Flintshire; apparently the saint of this name who is described as kinsman of St Cybi in the latter’s Life. He may be related to St Cungar of Congresbury, whose Life attributes to him two unspecified foundations in Glamorgan.
See more Dafydd ab Ieuan ab IorwerthDafydd ab Ieuan ab Iorwerth
(d. 1503)
Bishop of Asaph (1500-1503), who had been warden of Ruthin and abbot of Valle Crucis, over which he probably continued to preside.
See more Dafydd ab Owain [abbot and bishop]Dafydd ab Owain ... abbot and bishop
(fl. c.1480–d. 1513?)
Welsh cleric who has been abbot of Strata Marcella, Strata Florida and Aberconwy, and bishop of St Asaph.
See more Dafydd ap LlywelynDafydd ap Llywelyn
(c.1215–1246)
prince of Gwynedd, son of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth and Joan, illegitimate daughter of King John.
See more Dafydd GamDafydd Gam
(d. 1415)
Dafydd Gam ap Llewelyn ap Hywel, nobleman who died fighting on the side of King Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt; opponent of Owain Glyndŵr.
See more Richard DaviesDavies (Richard)
(d. 1581)
Welsh bishop, first of St Asaph, later of St Davids; a scholar whose achievements included translating parts of the New Testament into Welsh and writing the Epistol at y Cembru.
See more Hugh de Lacy [earl of Ulster]De Lacy (Hugh) ... earl of Ulster
(d. 1242)
Anglo-Norman magnate who made a career in Ireland as a soldier and lord and became the first earl of Ulster in 1205. He was the son of Hugh de Lacy (d. 1186), lord of Meath, and his first wife, Rose of Monmouth (Rose de Baderon).
See more Hugh de Lacy [lord of Meath]De Lacy (Hugh) ... lord of Meath
(d. 1186)
Magnate, son of Gilbert de Lacy (d. 1163), lord of Weobley, Herefordshire. After he accompanied Henry II on his 1171 visit to Ireland, he was entrusted with the kingdom of Mide.
See more John DeeDee (John)
(13 July 1527–1608/1609)
No short description available
See more Deicolus of LureDeicolus of Lure
(d. c.625)
Deicolus of Lure
Irish peregrinus, alleged to be a half-brother of Gall, disciple of Columbanus and founder of a hermitage at Lure/Lutre in Burgundy, which would become the abbey of Lure.
See more Henry DocwraDocwra (Henry)
(d. 1631)
Dowcra (Henry)
First Baron Docwra of Culmore, army officer.
See more Domnall úa NéillDomnall úa Néill
(d. 980)
Domnall Ard Macha;Domnall of Armagh
High-king of Ireland (965–980) from Cenél nÉogain, son of Muirchertach mac Néill and Gormflaith.
See more Donnchad mac BríainDonnchad mac Bríain
(d. 1064)
son of Brían Bóruma
See more Dúngal of Saint-Denis and PaviaDúngal of Saint-Denis and Pavia
(d. after 827/828)
Irish scholar, teacher and poet known for his career on the continent, who was associated with Saint-Denis, Pavia and Bobbio.
See more Ecgfrith of NorthumbriaEcgfrith of Northumbria
(645/6–685)
King of Northumbria (r. 670–685), elder son of Oswiu and Eanflæd.
See more Edmund of AbingdonEdmund of Abingdon
(c.1174–1240)
English theologian and teacher who became archbishop of Canterbury (1234–1240) and was later canonised as a saint.
See more William ElphinstoneElphinstone (William)
(1431–1514)
Scottish churchman, bishop of Aberdeen (1483-1514), founder of the University of Aberdeen (est. 1451).
See more Erhard of RegensburgErhard of Regensburg
(fl. 7th/?8th century)
Erard of Regensburg
Bishop of Regensburg, of whom little is known historically. His relics were translated in 1052 and a life was written for him not long thereafter which claimed that he was a missionary from Ireland.
See more J. Gwenogvryn EvansEvans (J. Gwenogvryn)
(d. 1930)
Welsh palaeographer.
See more
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