Dictionary of Welsh Biography

WILLIAMS, ROBERT - see WILLIAM, ROBERT
WILLIAMS, ROBERT (1804 - 1855), Wesleyan minister - see WILLIAMS, THOMAS
WILLIAMS, ROBERT (fl. 1836), poet - see WILLIAMS, THOMAS
WILLIAMS, ROBERT ARTHUR (Berw; 1854 - 1926), cleric and poet Born 8 April 1854 at Caernarvon, son of John Williams, sailor. His mother died when he was but 3 years old, and he was brought up by his aunt at Pentre Berw, near Holland Arms, Anglesey. He was apprenticed in a shop at Gaerwen, and began to take an interest in poetry. Moving to Bangor to work, he came under the influence of dean H. T. Edwards, and went to S. Aidan's College, Birkenhead, to
WILLIAMS, ROBERT DEWI (1870 - 1955), minister (Presb.), headmaster of Clynnog School and writer Born 29 December 1870 at Llwyn-du Isaf, Pandytudur, Denbighshire, son of Isaac and Elizabeth Williams. He was a pupil at the local British School (Blaenau Llangernyw School, or Pandy School) and he had two months' education at the grammar school kept by his relative, Robert Roberts ('Y Sgolor Mawr ', 1834 - 1885), at Llanfair Talhaearn; he subsequently attended a school at Llandudno and the
WILLIAMS, ROBERT HERBERT (Corfanydd; 1805 - 1876), musician
WILLIAMS, ROBERT JOHN (PRYSOR; 1891 - 1967), collier and actor years Prysor Williams's voice was among the most familiar on Welsh radio and television. He appeared also on stage, including performances in the Abbey in Dublin (Birds of a feather by J.O. Francis) and in the Globe, London (Rhondda roundabout by Jack Jones). He took part in five films; the best-known was Blue scar by Jill Craigie. He married in 1917 Margaret Mary Walters and they had two daughters
WILLIAMS, ROBERT ROLFE (1870 - 1948), a pioneer of Welsh-medium education Born in 1870 in Llwyn-teg, Llan-non, Carmarthenshire, son of Thomas Williams, minister (Congl.), and his wife Mary. He was educated at Bryndu Elementary School, and the Copper Works School, Llanelli. In 1880 his father accepted the pastorate of Soar Chapel, Clydach Vale, Rhondda, and Robert became a pupil-teacher with Thomas Williams ('Glynfab'), at the local school. He went to the University
WILLIAMS, ROGER (1667 - 1730), Independent minister , James, died 1760). He died 25 May 1730 at the age of 63, and John and David Williams were ordained ministers of Cefnarthen. John is known to have been his son and David probably belonged to the same family. The Williamses were a powerful clan in Cefnarthen, and other members of the family were Morgan Williams of Ty'n-coed, the able secretary of the church and one of the most prominent Dissenting
WILLIAMS, Sir ROGER (1540? - 1595), soldier and author There were three persons bearing this name who must be distinguished one from another - (1) Sir Roger Williams (1604? - 1683), founder of the colony of Rhode Island, U.S.A.; he used to be claimed as a Welshman, afterwards as a Cornishman, but now it can be fairly confidently stated that he was the son of a James Williams, ' citizen and merchant taylor of London,' and his wife Alice; (2) Roger
WILLIAMS, ROWLAND (1817 - 1870), cleric and scholar Born at Halkyn, Flintshire, 16 August 1817, second son of Rowland Williams (1779 - 1854) and Jane his wife. Educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge, he became Fellow of his college in 1839, B.A. in 1841, and M.A. in 1844. He spent a short time as assistant master at Eton, and was ordained deacon in 1842 and priest in 1843 by bishop Kaye of Lincoln. For eight years (1842-50) he was
WILLIAMS, ROWLAND (1779 - 1854), cleric Born at Ty'nypwll, Mallwyd, Merioneth, and christened 27 March 1779, son of Richard Williams and Catherine his wife. He went to a school held in Mallwyd church, then as a private pupil to Peter Williams, vicar of Betws-yn-Rhos, Abergele, then to Ruthin grammar school. He matriculated at Oxford from Jesus College, 24 May 1798, took his B.A. in 1802 and his M.A. in 1805. Ordained deacon in 1802 by

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