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Jofroi of Waterford

1250 – 1300

Dominican translator in Paris

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About Jofroi of Waterford

Lived 1250 – 1300. Jofroi of Waterford was an English linguist and translator.

Jofroi of Waterford (fl. 1300) was a French translator.

Probably a native of Waterford in Ireland, Jofroi was a Dominican, apparently based in Paris, where he produced translations of Latin works into the French language. "He has no surviving connection with Ireland other than his name. It appears from an allusion in his work that he was based in Paris."

Jofroi's known translations are:

translation of the Secretum Secretorum, one of the most widely read books in Western Europe in the Late Middle Ages. Jofroi's French was later translated into English. translation of a history of the Trojan War, authorship attributed to Dares Phrygius (pseudepigraphical). (Another book widely circulated in Latin in the Late Middle Ages.) translation of a history of Rome by Eutropius (historian). (Once again, a popular book in Latin). a co-translation, with Servais Copale, of three prose poems

His original work is a catalogue of all the known wines and ales of Europe.

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Important facts

Born
1250, Waterford
Birth century
Died
1300
Nationality
Also known as
Geoffrey of Waterford

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jofroi of Waterford's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jofroi of Waterford?

Dominican translator in Paris

When was Jofroi of Waterford born?

Jofroi of Waterford was born in 1250 in Waterford.

When did Jofroi of Waterford die?

Jofroi of Waterford died in 1300.

What was Jofroi of Waterford's occupation?

Jofroi of Waterford was a linguist and translator.

What nationality was Jofroi of Waterford?

Jofroi of Waterford was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jofroi of Waterford

· Wikidata: Q3180358

· DBpedia: Jofroi of Waterford

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