NIGHTBRINGER | The Arthurian Encyclopedia

Patrick

Two entries with the name Patrick.


Patrick


A nobleman from Scotland.

While Arthur was besieging the Saxons Colgrim and Baldulph at York, Patrick learned that another SaxonCheldric – had landed nearby with a force of soldiers. He rode to York and warned Arthur to break off the siege or be destroyed by Cheldric’s onslaught.


Source
Brut | Layamon, late 12th century to mid-13th century


Patrick

Patrices, Patrik

The son of Duke Mathem of Soane and brother of Avenable, Julius Caesar’s wife. At Merlin’s advice, Patrick married Caesar’s daughter Foldace.


Sources
Vulgate Merlin | 1220-1235
Prose Merlin | Mid-15th century


Note
The name Patrick means a ‘senator’, a ‘nobleman’.