Geoffrey of Monmouth's tradition identifies Brutus as Aeneas' great grandson.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not mentioned
• D. Possibly

Answer: (B)

In Geoffrey of Monmouth’s medieval genealogy, rulers and founders trace their origins back to legendary Trojan ancestry to give Britain ancient, prestigious roots. He lays out a clear line from Aeneas to Brutus: Aeneas is the father of Ascanius (Iulus), Ascanius is the father of Silvius, and Silvius is the father of Brutus. That makes Brutus Aeneas’ great-grandson. From Brutus, Geoffrey narrates how Trojans come to Britain and Brutus founds the kingdom there, creating the famous Trojan-British lineage. Because the account explicitly states Brutus is the great-grandson of Aeneas, the statement aligns with Geoffrey’s tradition. This isn’t a casual claim; it’s a deliberate part of his mythic genealogy used to anchor Britain’s origins in Trojan antiquity.