LEWIS POWYS (fl. c. 1530), poet
Name: Lewis Powys
Gender: Male
Occupation: poet
Area of activity: Poetry
Author: David James Bowen
Gender: Male
Occupation: poet
Area of activity: Poetry
Author: David James Bowen
He composed cywyddau to ‘Sir’ Owen Poole, vicar of Aberyw (Berriw) c. 1527-33, and to Edward and Roger, sons of Humphrey Kynaston. He also composed a cywydd and an awdl to Lewis Gwynn, the constable of Bishop's Castle (died 1552), a distinguished patron of the bards.
Author
- Professor David James Bowen, Aberystwyth
- The Records of the Diocese of Saint Asaph in the National Library of Wales;
- Llanstephan Manuscript at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth 133 (107);
- N.L.W. Bodewryd MS. at the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth 1 (77);
- Peniarth Manuscript in the National Library of Wales 114 (18, 27).
Sources
- Wikidata: Q20733799
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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