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Wace

1100-01-01 – 1174-01-01

Portrait of Wace
Wace, by Sir John Everett MillaisCredit: John Everett Millais

Life & Legacy

Wace (c. 1110 – after 1174), sometimes referred to as Robert Wace, was a Medieval Norman poet, who was born in Jersey and brought up in mainland Normandy (he tells us in the Roman de Rou that he was taken as a child to Caen), ending his career as Canon of Bayeux.

Occupation & Career

poet, writer, historian

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Roman de Brut; Roman de Rou; La vie de sainte Marguerite; La conception Nostre Dame; Le trespassement Nostre Dame; L'Assomption de la Vierge; Les trois Marie

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church

Notable Work

L'Assomption de la Vierge · La conception Nostre Dame · La vie de sainte Marguerite · Le trespassement Nostre Dame · Les trois Marie · Roman de Brut · Roman de Rou

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5382 — wikidata View source

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