Gambrinus is a legendary king of Flanders, and an unofficial patron saint of beer or beer brewing. For other uses, see Legend (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Monarch (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Flanders (disambiguation). ... Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes. ... For other uses, see Beer (disambiguation). ... A 16th century brewer A 21st century brewer This article concerns the production of alcoholic beverages. ...

The origin of the character is most widely believed to be John the Fearless (1371–1419), who some also believe to be the inventor of hopped malt beer. One of Charlemagne's cupbearers was also called Gambrinus. Image File history File links Gambrinus. ... John the Fearless (French: Jean sans Peur), also John II, Duke of Burgundy, known as John of Valois and John of Burgundy (May 28, 1371 – September 10, 1419), was Duke of Burgundy from 1404 to 1419. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Kogon of Japan, fourth of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders Start of the reign of Emperor Go-Enyu of Japan, fifth and last of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders Charterhouse Carthusian Monastery founded in Aldersgate, London. ... Events January 19 – Hundred Years War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England which brings Normandy under the control of England. ... For other uses, see Inventor (disambiguation). ... Species Humulus lupulus L. Humulus japonicus Siebold & Zucc. ... Malted barley Malting is a process applied to cereal grains, in which the grains are made to germinate and then are quickly dried before the plant develops. ... Charlemagne (left) and Pippin the Hunchback. ...

In what is possibly the earliest known record of the name, the German poet Burkart Waldis mentioned Gambrinus in the year 1543, explaining that Gambrinus learned the art of brewing from Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of motherhood and fertility. The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... // Events February 21 - Battle of Wayna Daga - A combined army of Ethiopian and Portuguese troops defeat the armies of Adal led by Ahmed Gragn. ... This article discusses the ancient goddess. ... Statue of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture For the 1934 film, see, see The Goddess (1934 film). ... For other uses, see Mother (disambiguation). ... Fertility is the natural capability of giving life. ...

Possible Latin etymologies of the name include cambarus (cellarer) and ganeae birrinus (one who drinks in a tavern). The Gambrinus brewery of Plzeň, Czech Republic explains the name as originating from Jan Primus (John the First), referring to John I, Duke of Brabant.^[1] For other uses, see Latin (disambiguation). ... Not to be confused with Entomology, the scientific study of insects. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Plzeňský Prazdroj, a. ... Pilsen redirects here. ... Portrait of John I, Duke of Brabant from the Codex Manesse. ...

Although not as likely, Gambrinus might also derive from camba, a word from the Celtic language family that refers to a brewer's pan. Alternatively, Gambrinus may be a corruption of the name Gambrivius. The Celtic languages are the languages descended from Proto-Celtic, or Common Celtic, a branch of the greater Indo-European language family. ...

Gambrinus is often depicted either in kingly garb, dressed as an English knight of the Middle Ages, or (less commonly) as a plump old man. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The silver Anglia knight, commissioned as a trophy in 1850, intended to represent the Black Prince. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...

Because of Gambrinus' significance, numerous European and North American brewers have adopted the character (or his name) in their beer brands. Many people celebrate his believed birth date every April, 11th For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... List of brand names of beer. ...

Several notable breweries are named for Gambrinus or use his image, including: The entrance of a brewery. ...

• Gambrinus Brewery of Plzeň, Czech Republic
• Gambrinus of Mulhouse, Alsace, France
• The Gambrinus Company of San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.
• Gambrinus Brewing Co. of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• The Gambrinus Brewing Company of Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A.
• The Spanish brewery Cruzcampo, property of Heineken Co., use Gambrinus as their corporate mascot.

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See also

• Arnold of Soissons
• Arnulf of Metz

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References

1. ^  - Král Gambrinus ve velíně. Gambrinus brewery web site (Czech). Retrieved on 2005-12-06.