Matthew Paris

Matthew Paris
Self-portrait of Matthew Paris from the original manuscript of his Historia Anglorum (London, British Library, MS Royal 14.C.VII, folio 6r
Bornc. 1200
possibly Hildersham, Cambridgeshire, England
Died1259 (aged c. 59)
St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England
NationalityEnglish
Occupation(s)Historian
Author
Cartographer
Painter
Notable workChronica Majora
Flores Historiarum

Matthew Paris was a Benedictine monk, chronicler, artist in illuminated manuscripts, and cartographer from England. He was born in 1200 and died in 1259.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Matthew Paris
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