William Briton
William Briton or Breton (died 1356) was a Breton Franciscan theologian. John Bale places his death in 1356 at Grimsby.
William Briton | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1356 Grimsby, England |
| Notable work | Vocabularium Bibliæ |
| Theological work | |
| Main interests | Dialectics |
Works
Briton's works, enumerated by Bale, are principally concerned with dialectics. He is remembered, however, for his 'Vocabularium Bibliæ,' a treatise explanatory of obscure words in the Scriptures. The prologue and some other components are in Latin verse. These, with supplemental specimens, have been printed by Angelo Maria Bandini.[1] Extracts are given by Ducange.[2]
References
- In his 'Catal. Codd. Latin. Biblioth. Medic. Laurent.' iv. 213 et seqq., Florence, 1777
- 'Glossar. Med. et Infim. Latin.' praef., cap. xlix.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Briton, William". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
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