Richard of San Germano

Richard of San Germano (* 1165, † May 7, 1244 ) was a notary public in the town near the monastery of Montecassino. In addition to his duties in San Germano 1186-1232 he has been since 1220 also in the financial management of Emperor Frederick II occupied. Since 1214 he leads the master's degree. His presence at the Fourth Lateran Council is busy.

He is known primarily for his chronicle that has been handed down in two partially complementary editorial and reports on the history of the Kingdom of Sicily 1208-1244. However, his views always adopt the perspective of his home region. His reports are sober and over again occupied with extensive quotations from documents and laws, as well as letters. Thus, his chronicle is one of the most important sources for the history of Regnum under the reign of Frederick II, the text of the Assizes of Capua and the Assizes of Messina is only survived by his chronicle.

Expenditure

• Monumenta Historica Scriptores Germaniae XIX, 1866, pp. 321-386 ( online edition )
• Ryccardi de Sancto Germano notarii Chronica, ed. v. Carlo Alberto Garufi, 1936-1938