Dictionary of Welsh Biography

GILDAS (fl. 6th cent), monk annum obsessionis Badonici montis, novissimaeque ferme de furciferis non minimae stragis, quique quadragesimus quartus ut novi orditur annus, mense iam uno emenso, qui et meae nativitatis est.' The first clause is clear - 'until the year of the siege of Mount Badon, almost the last great slaughter of the wretches.' Then comes the obscure part. One is forced to explain it in this way, in order to make
GRIFFITH family PENRHYN, to it. (During the 15th century the surname ' Griffith ' became established and ' Gwilym ' became ' William ' in non- Welsh records.) All three showed outstanding skill in steering a safe and profitable course through the dangerous waters of 15th century politics; in particular, they allied themselves with prominent English houses, especially the pliant Stanleys - a process which began with the
GRIFFITH, EDMUND (1570 - 1637), bishop appointment of a non-preaching and non- Welsh speaking curate. He held a synod of the clergy of his diocese in November 1636. Bishop Edmund Griffith has been confused with EDMUND GRIFFITH (1559 - 1617) of Carreglwyd, Anglesey.
GRIFFITH, HUW WYNNE (1915 - 1993), minister (Presb) and a prominent ecumenical leader and honest questions and answers to difficult moral questions. He consecrated his life to the philosophy of non-violence. During the Second World War he was a conscientious objector, and both he and his wife were witnesses to their belief in peace, disarmament and justice. He was often, almost daily, to be seen in the 1950s and 1960s, on his bike in the town of Aberystwyth, visiting his flock. He
GROSSMAN, YEHUDIT ANASTASIA (1919 - 2011), Jewish patriot and author health of Jones's mother was a cause of concern and, in December, he was called back to Britain on account of her condition. When he returned to the Middle East in early March 1947, he found that the Palestine Mandate Authority (in an effort to control an increasingly complex political situation) had forced the departure of non-essential British citizens from the country. As his wife, Yehudit had been
GWYNN, EIRWEN MEIRIONA (1916 - 2007), scientist, educator and author series of books. She wrote two innovative non-fiction books in Welsh, I'r Lleuad a thu hwnt ('To the Moon and beyond', 1964) on space exploration, and Bwyta i Fyw ('Eating to Live', 1987), a source of advice on healthy eating. She was responsible for editing the book Priodi. Cyfrol o gyngor a chyfarwyddyd ('Marriage. A volume of advice and guidance', 1966) which included timely tips for young women
HOOSON, HUGH EMLYN (1925 - 2012), Liberal politician and public figure Labour Government elected in October 1964, and he imaginatively depicted a distinct future for the Liberal Party as 'a radical, non-Socialist party in Britain'. Subsequently, as a warm admirer of Lyndon Johnson's Appalachian Bill in the USA, Emlyn Hooson devoted his energies to preparing a Liberal economic plan for Wales. He was also much involved in the negotiations which preceded the setting up in
HOWE, ELIZABETH ANNE (1959 - 2019), ecologist that were incorporated into Wales's first agri-environment scheme, implemented in 1992 by the Countryside Council for Wales. She also developed a very influential grants programme which supported positive collaborations with non-government organisations and wildlife charities and generated a large nature conservation volunteer network, including citizen scientists. This programme included the first
HUGHES GRIFFITHS, ANNIE JANE (1873 - 1942), peace campaigner for the women to travel on to Washington, and to the White House, to meet President Calvin Coolidge. It should be emphasised that the main aim of the journey and the petition was to make a connection between the women of Wales and the women of America. The meeting with the President was an informal one, since the organisers were at pains to stress that this was a non-political and non-partisan event
HUGHES, HYWEL STANFORD (1886 - 1970), cattle breeder, benefactor and Welsh nationalist and leading senators of Colombia. In 1955 he bought Drws-y-coed, Menai Bridge, and the mansion became a popular cultural and social centre for Welsh people from all parts of Wales and abroad. He greatly admired the life and work of Sir O.M. Edwards. He retained his Christian faith and never abandoned his non-conformist principles. His aspirations may be summarised: to improve the standard of cattle
JAMES, DAVID (Dewi o Ddyfed; 1803 - 1871), cleric and author appointed warden of Llandovery College, but in 1854 he accepted the living of Marsden, Yorkshire. He was instituted to Pantêg, Monmouth, 11 November 1856, and remained there until his death on 2 August 1871. He was an ardent Welshman, and became a well-known figure on the eisteddfod platform. He was bitterly opposed to the appointment of non-Welsh-speaking bishops and incumbents to sees and livings in
JARMAN, ELDRA MARY (1917 - 2000), harpist and author in her life, Eldra portrayed her childhood as quite different from that of non-Roma children: her home was in a remote location and she did not socialize with other children. However, there was 'plenty of freedom to play' in the company of her brother (ten years her senior) and her father's dogs. She was entertained by her mother, who would recount tales of fairies and giants; her brother taught

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