Author
Hypotheses as to the identity of the author, Magister P include:
- The notary (chancellor) to Hungary's King Béla III (1172–96)
- Gallus Anonymus, a historian of Poland, possibly of French or Italian origin, who came through Hungary.
Read more about this topic: Gesta Hungarorum
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