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Nennius

Historian and compiler of the early ^ninth century , Nennius (or sometimes referred Ninnius Nemnivus) is known for its compilations related to the calculation of the time (calendar), but especially for his historiographical contributions attested by the manuscripts of the .

His text, very similar with that of his predecessor Gildas the Wise , has led some researchers to question its real existence. The historical narrative of Nennius extends to the ^eighth century. Her work and her existence is attested by the Venerable Bede (Beda Venerabilis).

In fact, it turns out to be one of many Britons compilers handwritten text of the Historia Brittonum. In the Preface, he declares himself "a disciple of the monk Elbodug / Elbodugus. It was probably a monk himself. However, this "Prologue / Preface" is not authentic and probably older would be a rewrite of the ^eleventh century.

It is part of the compilers Cambro-Latin early medieval Welsh. Pierre-Roland Giot and just gives a short biography of the character: "The first compiler of the History of Brittany, conventionally attributed to a named Nennius, disciple of Elvodug, had work towards 829-830 " ^{Source partial}