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AP GWYNN, ARTHUR (1902 - 1987), librarian and the third librarian of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth Arthur ap Gwynn, born 4 November 1902, was the second of the three children of Thomas Gwynn Jones, the distinguished poet, and Margaret Jane Jones; Eluned was the eldest and Llywelyn the youngest. Arthur ap Gwynn was born in Caernarfon when his father was working on the papers, Yr Herald Cymraeg, Papur Pawb and the Carnarvon & Denbigh Herald. The family moved to Denbigh in 1906, Mold in 1907 and
BLAKE, LOIS (1890 - 1974), historian and promoter of Welsh folk dancing Llangwm primary school, she began to teach the school children some simple dances. Then Lois Blake began to seriously research and discover as much as possible about the tradition of folk dance in Wales. She had invaluable support and help from W. S. Gwynn Williams (Llangollen), Ceinwen Thomas (daughter of Margretta Thomas who recalled the Nantgarw dances) and a number of dancers, P. E. teachers and
BOWYER, GWILYM (1906 - 1965), minister (Congl.) and college principal Prydwen Harrison of Penmaen-mawr on 1 October 1935 and they had three children, Gwynn, Mair and Ann. Whilst living in the Rhondda Valley, Bowyer became very aware of the crisis of Wales in the context of the world's anguish, and there were few who could understand or appreciate their minister's strong convictions, especially with regard to the cause of peace and the safeguarding of the Welsh language
BRWMFFILD, MATTHEW (fl. 1520-60), poet 1539'; of Lewis Gwynn who died sometime about 1552; and of Siôn Wynn ap Meredith of Gwydyr who died 1559.
DANIEL, GWYNFRYN MORGAN (1904 - 1960), educationalist and language campaigner terminology for the game, terms that are still used by rugby commentators. In 1929 he was instrumental in establishing the Afan and Margam Branch of Urdd Gobaith Cymru. The academic and poet Professor T. Gwynn Jones was a crucial influence from his college days, particularly on his beliefs regarding Wales, the Welsh language and pacifism. It was during his time in Aberystwyth that he met fellow student
DAVIES, EDWARD TEGLA (1880 - 1967), minister (Meth.) and writer , where she died in 1948. He died 9 October 1967, and was buried in Gelli cemetery, Tregarth. Although he never had a Welsh lesson at school nor went to university, he became one of the most prolific writers in Welsh. He benefited from his friendship with Ifor Williams, T. Gwynn Jones, David Thomas (Bangor, 1880 - 1967) and other writers. He was editor of Y Winllan, 1920-28; Yr Efrydydd, 1931-35; and
DE LLOYD, DAVID JOHN (1883 - 1948), musician concerts held by the department. He succeeded Sir Walford Davies in the chair in 1926. He died 20 August 1948, the day upon which his retirement from the college was to take effect. He composed a large number of works and arranged other music. His principal works include Gwenllian (opera), 1924; Tir na n'Og a lyrical ode by T. Gwynn Jones; Gwlad fy Nhadau (cantata); Cân a Moliant (Hymns and tunes
EAMES, WILLIAM (1874 - 1958), journalist , accepted in 1900 a post at the Board School, Caernarfon, where he began to use the Welsh language in lessons, against accepted practice but with the support of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools. At Caernarfon, Eames established close relations with the leading figures of Welsh journalism, e.g., R. Gwyneddon Davies under John Davies, 'Gwyneddon'); Beriah Gwynfe Evans; Daniel Rees; T. Gwynn Jones and
EVANS, DAVID DELTA (Dewi Hiraddug; 1866 - 1948), journalist, author and Unitarian minister Pray ? Many of his books are kept in Bangor University Library, and also a letter praising Ymdaith y Pererin together with a cywydd from T. Gwynn Jones (1942) and a letter praising Rhedeg ar ôl y Cysgodion. He was fluent in Esperanto and Hindustani. He was a fierce debater and a fiery character.
GEE, THOMAS (1815 - 1898), Calvinistic Methodist minister, journalist, and politician (see under William Rees, 1802 - 1883); thereafter the name of the paper was Baner ac Amserau Cymru and from July 1861 it was, for many years, published twice a week. Through Y Faner Gee exercised great influence on the political, social, and religious life of Wales for a long time. Although at first he was not its editor 'it is scarcely necessary to say' writes T. Gwynn Jones, 'that he left his
teulu GRIFFITH PENRHYN, from death on the eve of the battle. Tudur Aled also refers, more obscurely, to this crisis in William Griffith's career. (Gairdner, Richard III, ed. 1898, 227-38; NLW MS 3051D, Mostyn MS. 467; Gwaith Tudur Aled, ed. T. Gwynn Jones, i, 143.) His influential connections were not confined to the Stanley s. He appears to have married, as his second wife, Elizabeth Grey, grand-daughter of Reginald, 3rd
GWYN, JOHN (bu farw 1574), lawyer, placeman, and educational benefactor which the college could nominate from the three counties. Among those who benefited from the bequest were Griffith's son Owen Gwynn, master of S. John's, his great-grand-nephew John Williams, archbishop of York, David Dolben, bishop of Bangor and several members of the Bodwrda family. In consequence of a decree in chancery in 1650 the fellowships were extinguished on the ground that the estate could

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