Alphabetical Index for Who's Who: G

Saint Germanus, or St. Germain, visited England to preach against the Pelagian Heresy and helped to consolidate the British church. Saint Germanus was also the first bishop of the Scots and, according to tradition, helped St. Patrick evangelize Ireland.

Pope Gelasius I helped establish the Papacy as the foremost authority in western ecclesiastical affairs.

Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote a history of the kings of Britain that placed Arthur firmly in history. But was he?

The most important Italian painter of the 1300s, Giotto pioneered a realistic artistic style that would characterize the early Renaissance.

Godfrey was one of the foremost leaders of the First Crusade.

As the author of a treatise on The Ruin of Britain, Gildas may be considered the first British historian.

Gregory's influence was paramount in shaping the early medieval papacy. A monk, theologian, and Doctor of the Church, he has even been credited with originating Gregorian Chant.