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 Geoffrey of Monmouth, in his History of the
Kings of Britain (about 1136) named Caerleon Castle in Wales as the location of
Camelot.
Geoffrey of Monmouth was born sometime around 1100, perhaps in Monmouth
in southeast Wales. His father was named Arthur. Geoffrey was appointed
archdeacon of Llandsaff in 1140 and was consecrated bishop of St. Asaph in
1152. He died c. 1155
The Arthurian portion of the story tells of Arthur's conquests on the
continent, his slaying of the giant of St. Michael's Mount, a prominent role
by Gawain in the Roman wars, the slaying of the Emperor Lucius, the
treachery of Mordred, the entry of the nunnery by Guinevere, and the final
battle between Mordred, who is killed, and Arthur, who is borne to the Isle
of Avallon for the healing of his wounds.
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