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John of CornwallJohn of Cornwall
(d. in/after 1198)
Theologian and author.
See more John of FordunJohn of Fordun
(d. in or after 1363)
John Fordun, Fordun (John)
Scottish historian and author of what is known as the Chronica gentis Scotorum, which was incorporated into Walter Bower’s Polychronicon. The Gesta annalia were also formerly attributed to him, but are now known as two works, Gesta annalia I and its continuation, Gesta annalia II, that are not connected to Fordun. Little is known of his life.
See more John of TynemouthJohn of Tynemouth
(fl. 14th century)
Johannes Tinmouthensis
English historian and hagiographer, known for having produced a chronicle, the Historia aurea, and a collection of saints’ lives, the Sanctilogium Anglia, Wallia, Scotiae et Hiberniae, which would form the basis of the Nova legenda Angliae.
See more Robert Jones [1810-1879]Jones (Robert) ... 1810-1879
(1810–1879)
Welsh Anglican priest, vicar of All Saints’ Church, Rotherhithe, London, as well as scholar of Welsh language and literature.
See more William Jordan [of Helston]Jordan (William) ... of Helston
(fl. 1611)
Cornishman responsible for an incomplete transcript of the Cornish biblical play known as The creacion of the world or Gwreans an bys.
See more P. W. JoyceJoyce (P. W.)
(1827–1914)
Irish historian, toponymist, writer and collector of music and oral traditions.
See more John KeigwinKeigwin (John)
(c.1641/2–1716)
Cornish antiquary known for his translations of the Cornish-language works Pascon agan Arluth, Gwreans an bys and the Cornish Ordinalia. He was a nephew of William Scawen, for whom he translated Pascon agan Arluth.
See more KentigernKentigern
(d. 612x614)
Mungo
Patron saint of the diocese of Glasgow, also known by his pet-name Mungo who is described as a Briton, son of St Teneu (Thaney) of Lothian and British chieftain Owain. He may have been based on the female saint Caintigern.
See more Robert KirkKirk (Robert)
(1644–1692)
Episcopalian minister of Aberfoyle, Gaelic scholar and folklorist. He supervised the first combined edition of the Irish translations of the OT and NT, An Bíobla Naomhtha, in London in 1690. Kirk had the text transliterated from Irish into Roman script so that it might serve readers in the Scottish Highlands, although it remained an Irish text.
See more James Kirkwood [Church of Scotland minister]Kirkwood (James) ... Church of Scotland minister
(c.1650–c.1709)
Church of Scotland minister who advocated the use of Scottish Gaelic and played an important role in Robert Kirk’s translation of the Bible into Scottish Gaelic.
See more Francis KirwanKirwan (Francis)
(1589–1661)
Vicar-general to the archbishop of Tuam and later, bishop of Killala (consecr. 1645). After Oliver Cromwell’s arrival (1649), he was forced to flee and having spent a time in imprisonment, was exported to the continent (1655), where he found refuge in Nantes and Rennes.
See more Stephen LangtonLangton (Stephen)
(c.1150–1228)
English cardinal and archbishop of Canterbury, who was consecrated in 1207, but did not accede to the see until 1213, after a period of exile.
See more Lawrence of DurhamLawrence of Durham
(c. 1110–1154)
English monk of Durham priory, who went on to become sub-prior and later prior. He was also an author, hagiographer and poet and his prose writings include a Latin Life of St Brigit, which he sent to Ailred of Rievaulx.
See more John LelandLeland (John)
(c.1503–1552)
English antiquary and poet.
See more Lewys Glyn CothiLewys Glyn Cothi
(fl. 1447–1489)
Lewis Glyn Cothi, Llywelyn y Glyn
No short description available
See more Lewys MônLewys Môn
(d. 1527)
Welsh poet from Anglesey.
See more Llywelyn ap GruffuddLlywelyn ap Gruffudd
(d. 1282)
prince of Wales, a son of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn and Senana; grandson of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth.
See more John Lumley [1st baron Lumley]Lumley (John) ... 1st baron Lumley
(c.1533–1609)
English collector of books and art.
See more Mac an Bhaird familyMac an Bhaird family
No short description available
See more Giolla na Naomh Mac AodhagáinMac Aodhagáin (Giolla na Naomh)
(fl. 15th century)
Irish scribe.
See more Mac Bruaideadha familyMac Bruaideadha family
(fl. late 16th c./early 17th c.)
Mac Bruaidheadha family, Mac Bruideadha family, Mac Bruidheadha family, Clann Bhruaideadha
Irish Gaelic family of historians and poets based in Co. Clare.
See more Tadhg mac Dáire Mac BruaidínMac Bruaidín (Tadhg mac Dáire)
(b. c.1570, d. in or after 1625)
Mac Bruaideadha (Tadgh mac Dáire)
Irish poet and genealogist of Co. Clare, ollamh to Donnchadh Ó Briain, 4th earl of Thomond; killed by one of Oliver Cromwell’s soldiers.
See more Muirchertach Mac LochlainnMac Lochlainn (Muirchertach)
(d. 1166)
Prince of Ailech and high-king of Ireland, son of Níall Mac Lochlainn.
See more Díarmait Mac MurchadaMac Murchada (Díarmait)
(c.1110–1171)
Díarmait Mac Murchada, MacMurrough (Dermot), Díarmait na nGall
king of Leinster, son of Donnchad Mac Murchada (d. 1115)
See more Rob Donn MacAoidhMacAoidh (Rob Donn)
(d. 1778)
Mackay (Robert Donn), Robert Donn
Scottish Gaelic poet.
See more Patrick MacDonald [1729-1824]MacDonald (Patrick) ... 1729-1824
(1729–1824)
Minister at Kilmore in Argyll and a collector of Gaelic music.
See more Henry MackenzieMackenzie (Henry)
(1745–1831)
Scottish lawyer and writer.
See more Ewen MacLachlanMacLachlan (Ewen)
(1773–1822)
M'Lachlan (Ewen)
Gaelic scholar and poet; librarian at the University and King's College, Aberdeen (1800-1818); head of the Grammar School (1819-1822); was involved in the compilation of John Macleod’s Gaelic-English dictionary.
See more John MacLeod [d. 1841]MacLeod (John) ... d. 1841
(1756/57–1841)
Church of Scotland minister and Gaelic scholar.
See more Madog ap MareduddMadog ap Maredudd
(r. 1132–d. 1160)
King of Powys.
See more Máel Muru OthnaMáel Muru Othna
(d. 887)
Máel Muru of Othain
Early Irish poet and historian, who was apparently attached to the monastery of Othain (now Fahan, Inishowen barony, Co. Donegal), as his epithet suggests
See more Máel Sechnaill mac DomnaillMáel Sechnaill mac Domnaill
(d. 1022)
Máel Sechnaill II
King of Mide and high-king of Ireland from the Clann Cholmáin branch of the Uí Néill.
See more Maredudd ab OwainMaredudd ab Owain
(d. 999)
No short description available
See more Narcissus MarshMarsh (Narcissus)
(1638–1713)
English churchman in the Church of Ireland, who served as bishop of Ferns and Leighlin (1683–1689), archbishop of Cashel (1691–1694), archbishop of Dublin (1694–1703) and finally as archbishop of Armagh (1703–1713). He founded Marsh's Library in Dublin.
See more William MauriceMaurice (William)
(d. 1680)
Welsh antiquary, collector of manuscripts
See more Lewis Morris [d. 1765]Morris (Lewis) ... Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn
(1701–1765)
Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn ... d. 1765
Welsh scholar and land surveyor. He and his brother Richard founded the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion.
See more Fynes MorysonMoryson (Fynes)
(1565/66–1630)
English official, traveller and travel writer born in Lincolnshire, who is best known for his Itenerary (1617),a multi-volume work in which he offers descriptions of and observations on the many lands he visited abroad. This includes an account of his experiences in Ireland, where he had been secretary to Lord Mountjoy, the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
See more Muirchertach mac MuiredaigMuirchertach mac Muiredaig
Muirchertach mac Erca
No short description available
See more Muirchertach mac NéillMuirchertach mac Néill
(d. 943)
Muirchertach na Cochall Craicinin, Muirchertach of the Leather Cloaks
King of Ailech from the Cenél nÉogain, son of Níall Glúndub mac Áeda.
See more Muiredach of KillalaMuiredach of Killala
(supp. fl. early 6th century)
Muiredach mac Echdach, saint associated with Cell Alaid (Killala, Co. Mayo).
See more Robert Morton NanceNance (Robert Morton)
(d. 1959)
No short description available
See more Saint NeotSaint Neot
(d. in or before 878)
Saint associated with St Neot, Cornwall. According to his first Life, he was an English monk of Glastonbury abbey who retreated to a life of isolation and private prayer in what became the location for the foundation of his monastery in Cornwall; his relics are said to have been translated to St Neots, Huntingdonshire.
See more Níall mac EochadaNíall mac Eochada
(d. 1063)
king of Ulaid, son of Eochada mac Ardgair
See more Níall NoígíallachNíall Noígíallach
(supp. fl. 4th/5th century)
Níall mac Echach Muigmedóin
high-king of Ireland in early and medieval Irish tradition
See more NinianNinian
(supp. fl. 5th–6th century)
Saint Ninian
saint, missionary and reputed founder of Candida Casa (Whithorn, Galloway, Scotland).
See more Dáibhí Ó BruadairÓ Bruadair (Dáibhí)
(fl. 1625–c.1698(?))
Ó Bruadair (Dáibhídh), Ó Bruadair (David)
Prolific Irish poet.
See more Eoghan Ó CaoimhÓ Caoimh (Eoghan)
(1656–1726)
Munster poet and scribe.
See more Aonghus Ruadh Ó DálaighÓ Dálaigh (Aonghus Ruadh)
(d. 1617)
Aonghus na n-Aor, an Bard Ruadh, O'Daly (Aengus)
Irish poet; composed a series of satirical verses on Gaelic families that is known collectively as Muintir fhiodhnacha na mionn.
See more Rudhraighe mac Aodha meic Maghnusa Ó DomhnaillÓ Domhnaill (Rudhraighe mac Aodha meic Maghnusa)
(d. 1608)
Brother of Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill.
See more Uilliam Ó DomhnaillÓ Domhnaill (Uilliam)
(d. 1628)
Irish churchman, archbishop of Tuam (Church of Ireland); scholar of Trinity College, Dublin; continued an Irish translation of the New Testament
See more
(d. in/after 1198)
Theologian and author.
See more John of FordunJohn of Fordun
(d. in or after 1363)
John Fordun, Fordun (John)
Scottish historian and author of what is known as the Chronica gentis Scotorum, which was incorporated into Walter Bower’s Polychronicon. The Gesta annalia were also formerly attributed to him, but are now known as two works, Gesta annalia I and its continuation, Gesta annalia II, that are not connected to Fordun. Little is known of his life.
See more John of TynemouthJohn of Tynemouth
(fl. 14th century)
Johannes Tinmouthensis
English historian and hagiographer, known for having produced a chronicle, the Historia aurea, and a collection of saints’ lives, the Sanctilogium Anglia, Wallia, Scotiae et Hiberniae, which would form the basis of the Nova legenda Angliae.
See more Robert Jones [1810-1879]Jones (Robert) ... 1810-1879
(1810–1879)
Welsh Anglican priest, vicar of All Saints’ Church, Rotherhithe, London, as well as scholar of Welsh language and literature.
See more William Jordan [of Helston]Jordan (William) ... of Helston
(fl. 1611)
Cornishman responsible for an incomplete transcript of the Cornish biblical play known as The creacion of the world or Gwreans an bys.
See more P. W. JoyceJoyce (P. W.)
(1827–1914)
Irish historian, toponymist, writer and collector of music and oral traditions.
See more John KeigwinKeigwin (John)
(c.1641/2–1716)
Cornish antiquary known for his translations of the Cornish-language works Pascon agan Arluth, Gwreans an bys and the Cornish Ordinalia. He was a nephew of William Scawen, for whom he translated Pascon agan Arluth.
See more KentigernKentigern
(d. 612x614)
Mungo
Patron saint of the diocese of Glasgow, also known by his pet-name Mungo who is described as a Briton, son of St Teneu (Thaney) of Lothian and British chieftain Owain. He may have been based on the female saint Caintigern.
See more Robert KirkKirk (Robert)
(1644–1692)
Episcopalian minister of Aberfoyle, Gaelic scholar and folklorist. He supervised the first combined edition of the Irish translations of the OT and NT, An Bíobla Naomhtha, in London in 1690. Kirk had the text transliterated from Irish into Roman script so that it might serve readers in the Scottish Highlands, although it remained an Irish text.
See more James Kirkwood [Church of Scotland minister]Kirkwood (James) ... Church of Scotland minister
(c.1650–c.1709)
Church of Scotland minister who advocated the use of Scottish Gaelic and played an important role in Robert Kirk’s translation of the Bible into Scottish Gaelic.
See more Francis KirwanKirwan (Francis)
(1589–1661)
Vicar-general to the archbishop of Tuam and later, bishop of Killala (consecr. 1645). After Oliver Cromwell’s arrival (1649), he was forced to flee and having spent a time in imprisonment, was exported to the continent (1655), where he found refuge in Nantes and Rennes.
See more Stephen LangtonLangton (Stephen)
(c.1150–1228)
English cardinal and archbishop of Canterbury, who was consecrated in 1207, but did not accede to the see until 1213, after a period of exile.
See more Lawrence of DurhamLawrence of Durham
(c. 1110–1154)
English monk of Durham priory, who went on to become sub-prior and later prior. He was also an author, hagiographer and poet and his prose writings include a Latin Life of St Brigit, which he sent to Ailred of Rievaulx.
See more John LelandLeland (John)
(c.1503–1552)
English antiquary and poet.
See more Lewys Glyn CothiLewys Glyn Cothi
(fl. 1447–1489)
Lewis Glyn Cothi, Llywelyn y Glyn
No short description available
See more Lewys MônLewys Môn
(d. 1527)
Welsh poet from Anglesey.
See more Llywelyn ap GruffuddLlywelyn ap Gruffudd
(d. 1282)
prince of Wales, a son of Gruffudd ap Llywelyn and Senana; grandson of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth.
See more John Lumley [1st baron Lumley]Lumley (John) ... 1st baron Lumley
(c.1533–1609)
English collector of books and art.
See more Mac an Bhaird familyMac an Bhaird family
No short description available
See more Giolla na Naomh Mac AodhagáinMac Aodhagáin (Giolla na Naomh)
(fl. 15th century)
Irish scribe.
See more Mac Bruaideadha familyMac Bruaideadha family
(fl. late 16th c./early 17th c.)
Mac Bruaidheadha family, Mac Bruideadha family, Mac Bruidheadha family, Clann Bhruaideadha
Irish Gaelic family of historians and poets based in Co. Clare.
See more Tadhg mac Dáire Mac BruaidínMac Bruaidín (Tadhg mac Dáire)
(b. c.1570, d. in or after 1625)
Mac Bruaideadha (Tadgh mac Dáire)
Irish poet and genealogist of Co. Clare, ollamh to Donnchadh Ó Briain, 4th earl of Thomond; killed by one of Oliver Cromwell’s soldiers.
See more Muirchertach Mac LochlainnMac Lochlainn (Muirchertach)
(d. 1166)
Prince of Ailech and high-king of Ireland, son of Níall Mac Lochlainn.
See more Díarmait Mac MurchadaMac Murchada (Díarmait)
(c.1110–1171)
Díarmait Mac Murchada, MacMurrough (Dermot), Díarmait na nGall
king of Leinster, son of Donnchad Mac Murchada (d. 1115)
See more Rob Donn MacAoidhMacAoidh (Rob Donn)
(d. 1778)
Mackay (Robert Donn), Robert Donn
Scottish Gaelic poet.
See more Patrick MacDonald [1729-1824]MacDonald (Patrick) ... 1729-1824
(1729–1824)
Minister at Kilmore in Argyll and a collector of Gaelic music.
See more Henry MackenzieMackenzie (Henry)
(1745–1831)
Scottish lawyer and writer.
See more Ewen MacLachlanMacLachlan (Ewen)
(1773–1822)
M'Lachlan (Ewen)
Gaelic scholar and poet; librarian at the University and King's College, Aberdeen (1800-1818); head of the Grammar School (1819-1822); was involved in the compilation of John Macleod’s Gaelic-English dictionary.
See more John MacLeod [d. 1841]MacLeod (John) ... d. 1841
(1756/57–1841)
Church of Scotland minister and Gaelic scholar.
See more Madog ap MareduddMadog ap Maredudd
(r. 1132–d. 1160)
King of Powys.
See more Máel Muru OthnaMáel Muru Othna
(d. 887)
Máel Muru of Othain
Early Irish poet and historian, who was apparently attached to the monastery of Othain (now Fahan, Inishowen barony, Co. Donegal), as his epithet suggests
See more Máel Sechnaill mac DomnaillMáel Sechnaill mac Domnaill
(d. 1022)
Máel Sechnaill II
King of Mide and high-king of Ireland from the Clann Cholmáin branch of the Uí Néill.
See more Maredudd ab OwainMaredudd ab Owain
(d. 999)
No short description available
See more Narcissus MarshMarsh (Narcissus)
(1638–1713)
English churchman in the Church of Ireland, who served as bishop of Ferns and Leighlin (1683–1689), archbishop of Cashel (1691–1694), archbishop of Dublin (1694–1703) and finally as archbishop of Armagh (1703–1713). He founded Marsh's Library in Dublin.
See more William MauriceMaurice (William)
(d. 1680)
Welsh antiquary, collector of manuscripts
See more Lewis Morris [d. 1765]Morris (Lewis) ... Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn
(1701–1765)
Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn ... d. 1765
Welsh scholar and land surveyor. He and his brother Richard founded the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion.
See more Fynes MorysonMoryson (Fynes)
(1565/66–1630)
English official, traveller and travel writer born in Lincolnshire, who is best known for his Itenerary (1617),a multi-volume work in which he offers descriptions of and observations on the many lands he visited abroad. This includes an account of his experiences in Ireland, where he had been secretary to Lord Mountjoy, the Lord Deputy of Ireland.
See more Muirchertach mac MuiredaigMuirchertach mac Muiredaig
Muirchertach mac Erca
No short description available
See more Muirchertach mac NéillMuirchertach mac Néill
(d. 943)
Muirchertach na Cochall Craicinin, Muirchertach of the Leather Cloaks
King of Ailech from the Cenél nÉogain, son of Níall Glúndub mac Áeda.
See more Muiredach of KillalaMuiredach of Killala
(supp. fl. early 6th century)
Muiredach mac Echdach, saint associated with Cell Alaid (Killala, Co. Mayo).
See more Robert Morton NanceNance (Robert Morton)
(d. 1959)
No short description available
See more Saint NeotSaint Neot
(d. in or before 878)
Saint associated with St Neot, Cornwall. According to his first Life, he was an English monk of Glastonbury abbey who retreated to a life of isolation and private prayer in what became the location for the foundation of his monastery in Cornwall; his relics are said to have been translated to St Neots, Huntingdonshire.
See more Níall mac EochadaNíall mac Eochada
(d. 1063)
king of Ulaid, son of Eochada mac Ardgair
See more Níall NoígíallachNíall Noígíallach
(supp. fl. 4th/5th century)
Níall mac Echach Muigmedóin
high-king of Ireland in early and medieval Irish tradition
See more NinianNinian
(supp. fl. 5th–6th century)
Saint Ninian
saint, missionary and reputed founder of Candida Casa (Whithorn, Galloway, Scotland).
See more Dáibhí Ó BruadairÓ Bruadair (Dáibhí)
(fl. 1625–c.1698(?))
Ó Bruadair (Dáibhídh), Ó Bruadair (David)
Prolific Irish poet.
See more Eoghan Ó CaoimhÓ Caoimh (Eoghan)
(1656–1726)
Munster poet and scribe.
See more Aonghus Ruadh Ó DálaighÓ Dálaigh (Aonghus Ruadh)
(d. 1617)
Aonghus na n-Aor, an Bard Ruadh, O'Daly (Aengus)
Irish poet; composed a series of satirical verses on Gaelic families that is known collectively as Muintir fhiodhnacha na mionn.
See more Rudhraighe mac Aodha meic Maghnusa Ó DomhnaillÓ Domhnaill (Rudhraighe mac Aodha meic Maghnusa)
(d. 1608)
Brother of Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill.
See more Uilliam Ó DomhnaillÓ Domhnaill (Uilliam)
(d. 1628)
Irish churchman, archbishop of Tuam (Church of Ireland); scholar of Trinity College, Dublin; continued an Irish translation of the New Testament
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