Thomas of Monmouth
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–c.1173) 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.