Tag: Bards
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The Visionary: John Lewis (Ioan Mynyw) of Rhydyronen House, Tregaron (1816–1873)
John Lewis, also known by his bardic name, Ioan Mynyw, was born in the parish of Henfynyw, Cardiganshire, Wales, around 1816. Little is known so far about his family. His parents were probably relatively well-off farmers and his uncle, who lived with him, was the Rev. John Rees of Bwlchgwynt Calvinistic Methodist Chapel in Tregaron.[1]…
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A Poet of Renown: Rev. Daniel Evans (Daniel Ddu o Geredigion) of Maesnewydd, Llanwnen (1792–1846)
Daniel Evans, also known by his bardic name, Daniel Ddu o Geredigion,[1] was born on March 5, 1792, [2] at Maesmynach farm in the parish of Llanfihangel Ystrad, Cardiganshire, Wales. He was the son of David and Sarah Evans, wealthy, Baptist farmers. While Daniel was raised by his parents as an Anabaptist[3] and a member…