Dictionary of Welsh Biography

AMBROSE, WILLIAM (Emrys; 1813 - 1873), Independent minister, poet, and littérateur there that Emrys was born. He was educated first at Friars School and later at Holyhead in the school kept by W. Griffith (1801 - 1881). Some time about 1828 he was apprenticed to a draper in Liverpool, where he became a member of the Tabernacle, Great Crosshall Street, of which John Breese was the minister. In 1834 he moved to London to work in a shop in the Borough Road. He joined the Boro' church
ATKIN, JAMES RICHARD (1867 - 1944), lawyer and judge Atkin and his brothers were already back in the United Kingdom, living with their maternal grandmother at Pantlludw, Aberdyfi. Their mother, who travelled back to Australia a couple of months before their father's death, eventually returned to raise her sons in Wales. Atkin attended Friars School in Bangor from 1876, and in 1878 he moved to Christ College, Brecon. He went on in 1885 to read classics
BARLOW, WILLIAM (1499? - 1568), bishop Cantabrigienses), adopted a later date. He left two sons, and five daughters, all of whom were married to bishops. ROGER BARLOW His brother, founded the famous family of Slebech. He was a merchant and discoverer of note. In 1546 he and his brother, THOMAS BARLOW, rector of Catfield, Norfolk, bought the lands of the preceptory of Slebech and the priory of Haverfordwest, and the house of the Black Friars there
CHERLETON family at Grey Friars, Shrewsbury, next to his wife, who died between 1345 and 1353?, being the second founder of the house. JOHN CHERLETON (1362 - 1401) Great-grandson of the above-mentioned John, was Justice of North Wales, 1387, and defeated Glyn Dwr, 1401. EDWARD CHERLETON (1371 - 1421), brother and heir of John, was commissioner for the defence of the Marches, 1403, defeated the earl of
DANIEL, JOHN EDWARD (1902 - 1962), college lecturer and inspector of schools Born 26 June, 1902, in Bangor, the elder of the two sons of Morgan Daniel (1864 - 1941), Independent minister, and Anna, his wife. J.E. Daniel was educated at Friars School, Bangor and nurtured in the classical tradition. In 1919 he won a scholarship to Jesus College, Oxford, and in 1922 he took a first class in Classical Moderations and the following year, a first class in Literae Humaniores
DAVIES, DAVID THOMAS FFRANGCON (1855 - 1918), singer Born at Mount Pleasant, Bethesda, Caernarfonshire, 11 December 1855, son of Dafydd and Gwen Davies. He was educated at the national school, Bethesda, Friars School, Bangor, and Jesus College, Oxford, where he graduated in 1881. In February 1883 he was ordained deacon (in the church at Llantysilio); in 1884 he was appointed curate at Lanaelhaiarn and in 1885 at Conway. While at Conway he was given
DAVIES, THOMAS (1512? - 1573), bishop of St Asaph interest in education does, however, appear in his government of his own diocese, his legacy of books from bishop Arthur Bulkeley of Bangor, and his own bequests to Queens' College, Cambridge, and to Friars School, Bangor. He also left money for the furnishing of the bishop's palace. His will (dated 19 April 1570, with codicil 16 October 1573) divides the estate between his wife Margaret, his daughter
DAVIES, WILLIAM DAVID [P.] (1897 - 1969), minister (Presb.), college tutor and author Born 18 January 1897 in Glynceiriog, Denbighshire, only son of Isaac Davies, Presb. minister, and his wife. His father moved to Rhyd-ddu, then to Bryn-rhos, and finally to Bangor. The son was educated at Caernarfon county school and Friars School, Bangor. He gained a scholarship to Jesus College, Oxford, but his studies were interrupted by the war. Having registered as a conscientious objector
EVANS, DAVID THOMAS GRUFFYDD (Baron Evans of Claughton), (1928 - 1992), solicitor and politician Presbyterian Chapel in Laird Street, Birkenhead, where the family worshipped. His mother's family came from Llangrannog where he spent many holidays. Gruffydd Evans was brought up in a Welsh-speaking family. He was educated privately at Birkenhead Preparatory School, Birkenhead School and Friars School, Bangor. Although offered a place at Oxford University, he decided to study law at Liverpool University
GLYN, WILLIAM (1504 - 1558), bishop elder half-brother, JOHN GLYN, was dean of Bangor, 1505?-1534 and his brother, GEOFFREY GLYN (died 1557), founded Friars School, Bangor.
GOUGH, MATHEW (c. 1390 - 1450), soldier to England, and was put in joint command of the Tower of London. He was killed on London bridge, 5 July 1450, defending the city against Jack Cade's rebels, and he was buried in the choir of S. Mary's of the Carmelite Friars in London. His death, according to William of Worcester, caused universal grief in Wales. There could be no greater tribute to his fame than the prominence given to him in
GRIFFITH, EDMUND (1570 - 1637), bishop Gruffydd of Methlan, Llŷn [ J. E. Griffith, Pedigrees, 271], he had fifteen children. He died 26 May 1637. As dean, his relations with bishop Lewis Bayly were strained. They quarrelled over the administration of Friars School, Bangor, and their many differences brought them before the star chamber and the privy council. Their enmity probably formed part of the greater feud between John Griffith of Cefn

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