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In 1188, Gerald of Wales went on a tour of Wales with the Archbishop of Canterbury in an initiative to raise a crusading army from the Welsh nation for the Third Crusade.
His itinerary is recorded in his book The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin through Wales, thus;
Book I, Ch. 1: Hereford and Radnor
Book I, Ch. 2: Hay and Brecheinia
Book I, Ch. 3: Ewyas and Llanthoni
Book I, Ch. 4: Coed Grono and Abergevenni
Book I, Ch. 5: Usk and Caerleon
Book I, Ch. 6: Newport and Cardiff
Book I, Ch. 7: South Glamorgan
Book I, Ch. 8: Swansea and Gower
Book I, Ch. 9: Lochor and Kidwelly
Book I, Ch. 10: Carmarthen
Book I, Ch. 11: Haverford West
Book I, Ch. 12: Pembroke
Book I, Ch. 13: Camros and Newgale
Book II: Preface
Book II, Ch. 1: Saint David's
Book II, Ch. 2: Cardigan
Book II, Ch. 3: Lampeter
Book II, Ch. 4: Strata Florida
Book II, Ch. 5: Merioneth
Book II, Ch. 6: Lleyn and Bangor
Book II, Ch. 7: Anglesey
Book II, Ch. 8: Conway
Book II, Ch. 9: Snowdonia
Book II, Ch. 10: Flintshire
Book II, Ch. 11: Chester
Book II, Ch. 12: Oswestry and Shrewsbury
Book II, Ch. 13: Ludlow and Hereford
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∙ 14y agoGerald did his journey through wales to recruit soldiers for the third crusade, he was requested to do so by the King.
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When did Gerald of Wales die?
Gerald of Wales died in 1223.
What job did Gerald of Wales have?
All around wales searching for people who wanted to go and fight in the middle east for the crusades
Why is Gerald of Wales important for learning about Wales in the early middle ages?
Because he is one of our main sources on Welsh life during the Early Middle Ages. In 1188 Gerald toured the country in order to drum up support for the Third Crusade. He wrote a book in Latin about his Journey, where in he described the geography, culture and people of the land. Later on Gerald wrote another book about the country and its people. This book came to be called 'The Description of Wales' and it tells us a lot about everyday life in Medieval Wales; from how people brushed their teeth, to how they dressed, to their eating habits and sleeping arrangements. It is probably the best source on Welsh life for the entire Medieval period, although it isn't a hundred percent reliable. These two books - 'The Journey Through Wales' and 'The Description of Wales' mark Gerald out as an important source for learning about early medieval Wales.
What did Gerald of Wales do in 1188 in Strata Florida Abbey Wales?
nothing
Who was Gerard of Wales?
Gerald of Wales was a Welsh scholar who lived in the 12th Century.
When was Gerald Hamer born?
Gerald Hamer was born on November 16, 1886, in South Wales, UK.
When was Ara Gerald born?
Ara Gerald was born on March 9, 1893, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What is Gerald of Wales' religious background?
He was Archdeacon of Brecknock, and was elected Bishop of St. David's but never managed to take up the post.
What was the population of Wales in 2009?
The population of wales in 2009 was around 3 Million.
Is wales the best city around United Kingdom?
No. Wales is not a city, it is a country.
What did Gerald of wales like doing to cows?
Raising them for milk, and slaughtering them for meat. Just like any other sane person would.
Is Cardiff A Local City Around Wales?
Yup. It's actually IN Wales in fact!
