Dictionary of Welsh Biography

EDWARDS, JOHN (1882 - 1960), politician and barrister College of Wales, Aberystwyth, where he took a B.A. (London) degree. For some years, he was a schoolmaster in Aberdare. John Edwards served in France with the Royal Welch Fusiliers in World War I and was awarded the D.S.O.; promoted to lieutenant colonel; and twice mentioned in despatches. He played rugby for the London Welsh and Middlesex. He was elected the Liberal M.P. for Aberavon in December 1918
EMERY, FRANK VIVIAN (1930 - 1987), historical geographer Swansea, where he was promoted to a full lectureship in 1956, and where he met Muriel P. ('Pat') Male (born Newport, Monmouth, 1928) whom he married in Monmouthshire in 1956. Emery was proud to be the son-in-law of 'Ossie' Male (schoolteacher, born Newport, Monmouth 1893), rugby full-back for Cross Keys, Pontypool and Cardiff, and 1921-28 for the Welsh national team, which he captained in 1928. Emery
EVANS, DAVID THOMAS GRUFFYDD (Baron Evans of Claughton), (1928 - 1992), solicitor and politician distinctive sideburns and his heavy black glasses. He had a strong and deep speaking voice and made his mark on the House of Lords, both in the chamber and in the social life. A hard worker, Evans enjoyed fine food and fine wines, and he was also passionate about sport: cricket, football, golf and rugby. Sport, however, was not allowed to interfere with political principles; he resigned from the presidency
EVANS, GEORGE EWART (1909 - 1988), writer and oral historian entered University College Cardiff in 1927 to read Classics, emerging in 1930 with a second class honours degree and the distinction of having captained the College Rugby XV. A wing three-quarter for the then first-class Mountain Ash club side, tall (for a valleys Welshman) and good looking, he always retained the upright stance, slightly arthritic gait and high shoulders of the former athlete. The
EVANS, SAMUEL ISLWYN (1914 - 1999), educationalist often quote poetry, particularly Shakespeare. He enjoyed the great voices and would listen enraptured to the choirs of the valleys. He avidly followed the fortunes of Welsh rugby and had himself played for Cydweli and Sheffield University. Islwyn was a short man with broad shoulders. This coupled with a stern visage gave the impression of immense inner and physical strength. His strength was evident
EVANS, TIMOTHY EDGAR (1912 - 2007), opera singer to want to become a singer. Having attended the Llandysul county school and a private school in New Quay, he worked in the county architect's department in Llandysul. Evans sang in several local choirs before moving to London in 1934 to join his brother Dai's milk business, and was 'discovered' as a singer the following year at a party in London on the occasion of a Wales-England rugby
GABE, RHYS THOMAS (1880 - 1967), rugby player
GIBBS, REGINALD ARTHUR (1872 - 1938), shipowner (one of four brothers, all prominent in Cardiff shipping circles), and Rugby footballer
GILBERTSON, LEWIS (1814 - 1896), cleric, vice-principal of Jesus College, Oxford -principal, 1855-72. He was made vicar of the new parish of Elerch, April 1869, but, as patron, he appointed his successor, November 1870. In that year he was made rector of Braunston, near Rugby [a College living], which he held until his retirement in 1893. He retired to Aberystwyth and died 2 April 1896.
GIVVONS, ALEXANDER (1913 - 2002), rugby player Roman Catholic School, well known locally for its sporting prowess. He joined the school Rugby Union team at the age of nine and soon became its captain, and also played for the Monmouthshire schools' team. He enjoyed playing rugby at Newport's Rodney Parade, however he often spoke about not being able to afford to socialise with the college boys who returned home for the summer months. He therefore
GOLDSWAIN, BRYNLEY VERNON (1922 - 1983), rugby league player Bryn Goldswain was born on 3 August 1922 in Merthyr Tudful, the son of Reginald Stephen Goldswain, a miner and then a policeman who died as a young man, and his wife Catherine (née Jones, 1897-1981). The family moved to Aber-craf in the Swansea Valley when Bryn was four years old. He was educated locally and at Ystalyfera Grammar School. He played rugby union for Aber-craf, before going to work
GOULD, ARTHUR JOSEPH (1864 - 1919), Rugby footballer was also one of the greatest runners in Wales. He died 2 January 1919; to perpetuate his memory a memorial bed was endowed at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. He had an elder brother ROBERT GOULD (1864? - 1932), a Rugby forward who played for Newport from 1879 to 1889, and represented Wales on eleven occasions between 1882 and 1887; he died 29 December 1932.

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