Nicholas Trivet facts for kids
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Nicholas Trivet
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| Born | c. 1258 Somerset, England |
| Died | c. 1328 |
Nicholas Trivet (also spelled Trevet) was an English writer and historian who lived from about 1258 to 1328. He was known for writing down important events and stories from his time.
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Nicholas Trivet's Early Life
Nicholas Trivet was born in Somerset, England. His father, Sir Thomas Trevet, was a judge. Nicholas decided to become a Dominican friar, which is a type of monk. He joined the order in London.
His Education and Studies
Nicholas was a very smart student. He first studied at Oxford in England. Later, he went to Paris, France, to continue his studies. While in Paris, he became very interested in reading and writing about history, especially English and French stories.
Life as a Friar and Teacher
Not much is known about most of Nicholas Trivet's life. We do know that he was once the leader, or "prior," of his Dominican order in London. He also taught at Oxford University. At one point, he even spent time in Florence, Italy, at a place called Santa Maria Novella.
Nicholas Trivet's Writings
Nicholas Trivet wrote many different kinds of books. He wrote about religion, history, and even explained older classic texts. Many of his writings still exist today as old handwritten copies.
His Famous History Book
His most famous work is a history book called Annales sex regum Angliae. This long title means "Annals of the Six Kings of England who came from the Counts of Anjou." It covers the history of England from 1135 to 1307. This book is a very important source for understanding the time of King Edward I, who lived at the same time as Trivet.
Other Historical Works
Trivet also wrote another history book in a language called Anglo-Norman. This book included a famous story known as the "tale of Constance." This story later inspired the famous writer Geoffrey Chaucer to write his "Man of Law's Tale." Nicholas also wrote a list of Anglo-Saxon kings and a chronicle for Mary of Woodstock, who was King Edward I's daughter.
Commentaries and Other Works
Besides history, Nicholas Trivet wrote many religious commentaries, which are explanations of parts of the Bible. He also translated texts and wrote about philosophy. For example, he wrote a commentary on the work of Boethius, which influenced other famous writers like Jean de Meun and Chaucer.
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Trivet in a 1460s manuscript copy of his Expositio viginti Librorum Titi Livii
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