Find out how popular the first name Landus has been for the last 17 years (from 1976 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Landus by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Landus is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Landus.

The history of the first name Landus

The name Landus has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Gauls of western Europe, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Proto-Celtic root *land, which means "land" or "territory." The name likely referred to a person who owned or controlled a substantial amount of land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landus can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a Gallic chieftain by that name in his work "Annals" from the 1st century AD. Tacitus described Landus as a fierce warrior and respected leader among his people.

In the medieval period, a notable figure named Landus appeared in the "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain), a 12th-century work by Geoffrey of Monmouth. This Landus was depicted as a king of the Britons who reigned in the 5th century AD, although his existence is considered legendary by modern scholars.

During the Renaissance, a Italian humanist and philosopher named Landus Valla (c. 1407-1457) gained recognition for his critical analysis of the Latin language and his influential work "De Falso Credita et Ementita Constantini Donatione" (On the Forgery of the Alleged Donation of Constantine).

In the 16th century, a French nobleman named Landus de Bellegarde (c. 1520-1588) served as a military commander and diplomat under King Henry III of France. He played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion.

Another notable bearer of the name was Landus von Gemmingen (1593-1653), a German nobleman and military leader who fought in the Thirty Years' War. He achieved the rank of Field Marshal and was renowned for his strategic abilities and bravery on the battlefield.

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