Dictionary of Welsh Biography

EAMES, MARION GRIFFITH (1921 - 2007), historical novelist journalist (and Quaker) Griffith Williams, whom she married in 1955, a marriage of great joy and, for the writer that Marion then became, an abiding source of strength and encouragement. Making their home in Pimlico they had briefly the benefit of a cosmopolitan interlude that has its resonances in her later work. They both secured appointments in Cardiff, Marion as a radio producer with the BBC in 1955, a
EDERN DAFOD AUR, made a small dosbarth (arrangement or grammar) of the orthography of the Welsh language and of the form of words Many copies of this are extant. The copyists claimed, sometimes, that he was Edern, son of Padarn Beisrudd, that is, that he was the father of Cunedda Wledig. On the other hand, John Davies of Mallwyd said that he flourished c. 1280. EDWARD WILLIAMS (Iolo Morganwg) was the first to state categorically that Edern's work was the grammar which is associated with the names of Einion Offeiriad and
EDMONDES, CHARLES GRESFORD (1838 - 1893), archdeacon and college principal Born 8 December 1838, eldest son of THOMAS EDMONDES (1806 - 1892), vicar of Cowbridge; his mother (Harriet Anne) was a sister of Charles Williams (1806 - 1877), afterwards principal of Jesus College, Oxford; his brother FREDERICK WILLIAM EDMONDES (1841 - 1918) was archdeacon of Llandaff. From Cowbridge and Sherborne schools, Charles Edmondes went up to Trinity College, Oxford, in 1856, graduated
EDMUND-DAVIES, HERBERT EDMUND (1906 - 1992), lawyer and judge School of Economics where he taught contract law and conflict of laws. In 1931, his book Law of Distress for Rent and Rates was published. Eventually, however, he decided to focus on the practice of law. He returned to Wales, joining the South Wales Circuit and settling in Swansea, where he established his position as a barrister. In 1935 he married Eurwen Williams-James. They had three daughters, Ann
EDWARDS, DAVID MIALL (1873 - 1941), theologian and writer notable, less for original developments of the positions he himself adopted, than for vigorous defence of them and criticisms of rival theories. His interest for posterity will owe much to his pioneer work in the art of writing a readable Welsh style on philosophical subjects. Welsh philosophy will always be greatly indebted to his work and example. He married 1914 Lilian Clutton Williams, of Manchester
EDWARDS, FANNY WINIFRED (1876 - 1959), schoolteacher, children's writer, and dramatist was translated by Margaret Rosser under the title Choosing a hat (1951). She won twice in the national eisteddfod and was herself an adjudicator in the national eisteddfod at Dolgellau, 1949. T.H. Parry-Williams included one of her stories in his volume Ystorïau heddiw (1938). At the Llanrwst national eisteddfod in 1951 she was presented with the Sir. O.M. Edwards memorial prize in recognition of
EDWARDS, GRIFFITH (Gutyn Padarn; 1812 - 1893), cleric, poet and antiquary Born at Llanberis 1 September 1812, son of William Edwards (Gwilym Padarn, 1786 - 1857). Having had only an elementary education, he was taught the classical languages by Peter Bailey Williams, rector of Llan-rug. He graduated at Trinity College, Dublin, in 1843, and took his M.A. degree in 1846. Upon graduation he was ordained and appointed curate of Llangollen. Thence he moved in 1846 to be
EDWARDS, HUW THOMAS (1892 - 1970), trade unionist and politician Huw T. Edwards was born on 19 November 1892 in a cottage called Pen-y-ffridd, Ro-wen, Caernarfonshire, the youngest son of Huw Edwards, quarryman, and his first wife Elizabeth (née Williams). 'Hugh' was the name registered on his birth certificate but he was known for most of his life by the Welsh spelling 'Huw'. In his public and private life he was commonly referred to as 'Huw T'. Huw T grew up
EDWARDS, HUW THOMAS (1892 - 1970), trade union leader and politician privilege (1962) and Hewn from the rock (1967). He also edited Ar y cyd: cerddi gan Huw T. Edwards, Mathonwy Hughes, Gwilym R. Jones a Rhydwen Williams (1962). He was honoured by Gorsedd y Beirdd and the University of Wales (LL.D., honoris causa, 1957), but he refused to accept the M.B.E. and declined an invitation to be knighted at the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon castle in July 1969
EDWARDS, Sir IFAN ab OWEN (1895 - 1970), lecturer, founder of Urdd Gobaith Cymru of interesting courses there. He accepted modern technology and used it as best he could for the benefit of Wales. He took photographs of Urdd activities and showed them on his ' magic lantern ' in villages throughout Wales during the winter; in conjunction with J. Ellis Williams he made the first (partially successful) Welsh sound film, The quarryman, for a travelling cinema; and he became a
EDWARDS, JOHN DAVID (1805 - 1885), cleric and musician Born 19 December 1805 in Penderlwyngoch, Gwnnws, Cardiganshire, son of John Edwards. He was educated at Ystrad Meurig school and Jesus College, Oxford (B.A. 1830, proceeding M.A. later). Ordained deacon in 1832 and priested in 1833, he served as curate at Llansantffraid Glyndyfrdwy, Denbighshire, and Aberdovey, before he was given by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn (in 1843) the living of Rhosymedre
EDWARDS, Sir JOHN GORONWY (1891 - 1976), historian September 1925 he married Gwladys (died 1982), daughter of the Reverend William Williams. They had first met at Holywell County School, though Gwladys graduated at the University College of North Wales, Bangor, in music; she and Goronwy shared a deep love of music throughout their lives. Edwards was senior tutor at Jesus from 1931 and vice-principal in 1945-8, and was a key figure in the University's

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