Gildas

Gildas, often called Gildas the Wise, was a 6th-century British monk renowned for his potent religious critique. His seminal work chronicles the history of the Britons during the pivotal era of the Saxon invasions, offering insights into their past. He was celebrated for his profound biblical scholarship and distinctive literary finesse. Originally from a royal lineage, he later established a monastic community in Brittany.