Dictionary of Welsh Biography

CLYNNOG, MORYS (c. 1525 - 1581), Roman Catholic theologian to the see of Bangor but, before he was consecrated, queen Mary died and he went into voluntary exile rather than conform with the new dispensation under Elizabeth. In 1561 he, bishop Goldwell, and Gruffydd Robert, archdeacon of Anglesey, arrived in Rome. Goldwell was appointed warden of the English Hospital in that city, Gruffydd Robert became chaplain in 1564, and Morys Clynnog ' Camerarius ' in
ROBERTS, CADWALADR (d. 1708/9), poet of Cwmllech Uchaf, Pennant Melangell, Montgomeryshire. He was a contemporary of Huw Morys, and the dialogue poem concerning matrimony, jointly composed by them, shows that they were close acquaintances. He also composed some five nativity carols; one of these was published by David Jones of Trefriw in Blodeu-Gerdd Cymry. His satire on smallpox is also included in that volume. His poem begging a
HOWELL, GWILYM (1705 - 1775), almanac-maker and poet He was born in the parish of Llangurig, Montgomeryshire, but spent the greater part of his life in the parish of Llanidloes where, for many years, he was the steward of the Berth-lwyd estate. In 1762-3 he was mayor of Llanidloes. He was not only a poet himself but collected the works of other poets, in particular those of Huw Morys. Iolo Morgannwg says that when Gwallter Mechain was preparing his
HUW TALAI (fl. c. 1550-1580), poet nothing is known of his life, but at least two examples of his work exist in manuscript. They are cywyddau of praise to Rhys ap Morys of Bryn y Beirdd, Llandeilo-fawr, and Gruffydd Dwnn of Kidwelly.
DEIO LLIWIEL (LLYWEL?) (fl. beginning of 16th century?), poet Two of his poems have been preserved, viz. ' Cywydd mawl i Rys ap Morys ' in Llanstephan MS 226, and ' Cywydd i'r Cybydd a'r Ocrwr ' in Llanstephan MS 133, Llanstephan MS 134, Llanstephan MS 135, Havod MS. 20, B.M. Add. MS. 14886, and NLW MS 970E, NLW MS 6511B, NLW MSS 13064D, NLW MS 13079B.
ROBERT, GRUFFYDD (c. 1527 - 1598), priest, grammarian and poet Rhys of Llanddeiniolen, a clergyman. Catrin was an elder relative of Wiliam Cynwal; she was also a staunch recusant, and poems on religious themes are attributed to her. It is certainly the case that during his lifetime, Gruffydd Robert was believed in Milan to be descended from the nobility. He was one of seven children, whose names are not given; it is noted that Morys Clynnog was his uncle. Robert
MORYS, HUW (Eos Ceiriog; 1622 - 1709), poet used in the vaticinatory poems of the 15th century of giving his characters the names of appropriate animals. Huw Morys wrote his poems so that they could be sung to popular tunes, and thus became well known throughout Wales. He was buried 31 August 1709 on the south side of Llansilin parish church. In the church wall above his grave there is a stained glass window whereon are inscribed his famous
EDWARD MAELOR (fl. c. 1580-1620), poet No details about him are known, but a number of his poems, cywyddau and englynion, remain in manuscript. They include poems in praise of North Wales gentry, including Humphrey Hughes of Gwerclys, and John Eyton and his wife, a marriage poem addressed to Andrew Meredydd of Glan Tanad, and an elegy on the poet Siôn Tudur. His englynion include some written in bardic controversy (ymryson) with Morys
MORUS BERWYN (fl. c. 1553-1615), poet A native, apparently, of the Berwyn district of North Wales. A number of his poems remain in manuscripts. Most of these are addressed to various members of North Wales families, including John Salusbury of Lleweni and his wife Katheryn (of Berain), Sir William Morys of Clenennau, Robert Wyn of Foelas, Thomas Vaughan of Hafod, captain William Thomas. There are also a poem in praise of Bishop
OWEN, MATTHEW (1631 - 1679) Llangar, Edeirnion, poet Matthew Owen was christened 10 April 1631, son of the first wife of John Owen, who in his turn was son of a John Owen, traditionally stated to have been the son of Owen John, rector of Llangar from 1586 till his death in 1592. He composed a number of songs in the manner of Huw Morys - englynion, cywyddau, and at least one elegiac awdl. Several of his songs reveal that he lived for some time at
ELIS ap SION ap MORYS (fl. 15th century), bard
HUMPHREYS, ROBERT (fl. c. 1720), poet and native (apparently) of Rhagat, near Corwen, Meironnydd. Some of his work is preserved in manuscripts, and this includes 'begging poems' written to Thomas Carter of Kinmel and Thomas Holland of Teirdan, and various englynion which include praises to John Rhydderch, the Shrewsbury printer, two upon the grave of Huw Morys, the poet, a number satirizing Newborough in Anglesey; these last drew

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