Thomas of Monmouth | |
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Born | twelfth century |
Died | after 1172 |
Occupation(s) | monk, writer |
Known for | The Life and Passion of William of Norwich |
Thomas of Monmouth (fl. 1149–1172) was a Benedictine monk who lived in the Priory at Norwich Cathedral, England during the mid-twelfth century. He was the author of The Life and Miracles of St William of Norwich, a hagiography of William of Norwich that is considered the earliest example of the ritual murder libel.