JONES, EDWARD (1768 - 1813), harpist

Name: Edward Jones
Date of birth: 1768
Date of death: 1813
Gender: Male
Occupation: harpist
Area of activity: Music; Performing Arts
Author: Robert David Griffith

Born at Caerphilly, Glamorganshire, in 1768. He was given instruction on the harp by Sackville Gwynne, Glanbrân, Llandovery, and became one of the most competent harpists of his time, his repertoire including many Welsh and English airs. He composed the air known as ' Caerphilly March.'

He died at Caerphilly, 17 December 1813.

Author

Robert David Griffith, (1877 - 1958)

Sources

M. O. Jones, Bywgraffiaeth Cerddorion Cymreig (1890)
R. Griffith, Llyfr Cerdd Dannau (Caernarfon 1913)
information from Mr. T. J. Hopkins, Cardiff City Library
The Cambrian, 25 December 1813

Additional Links

Wikidata: Q20732952

Published date: 1959

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