Giraldus Cambrensis
Gerald of Wales (Latin: Giraldus Cambrensis; Welsh: Gerallt Gymro; c. 1146 – c. 1223) was archdeacon of Brecon and chronicler of his times. Born c. 1146 at Manorbier Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales, he was of mixed Norman and Welsh descent; he is also known as Gerald de Barri.