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4 unusual facts about Matthew Paris


Battle of Al Mansurah

The chronicles of Matthew Paris (Matthew Paris: Chronica Majora) translated by Helen Nicholson, 1989

Guillaume de Sonnac

He was described by Matthew Paris as "a discreet and circumspect man, who was also skilled and experienced in the affairs of war".

Maria of Brabant, Duchess of Bavaria

The betrothal of one of the daughters of Henry II Duke of Brabant to Edward is recorded by Matthew Paris.

Seventh Crusade

The history of the Seventh Crusade was written by Jean de Joinville, who was also a participant, Matthew Paris and many Muslim historians.


Parker Library, Corpus Christi College

Other items include medieval travelogues and maps, apocalypses, bestiaries, one of the oldest pieces of extant written music, and illuminated manuscripts, such as the Bury Bible (c. 1135) and the Chronica Majora by Matthew Paris (c. 1250).


see also

Ranulph Brito

Although admitting Ranulph's innocence of the crime of treason, Matthew Paris intimates that he had amassed a large fortune by various acts of extortion, the canons of Missenden being particularly mentioned as having suffered from his rapacity.

Roger de Montbegon

According to the record publicized by the National Society Magna Charta Dames and Barons, Roger abandoned the sureties and therefore Roger de Mowbray (younger brother of William de Mowbray, another surety) was substituted for him; this probably explains Matthew Paris' alleged error.