JONES, ARTHUR (fl. 18th century), poet, of Llangadwaladr, Denbighshire, and sexton of Ruabon (where he died)
Gender: Male
Occupation: poet, of Llangadwaladr, Denbighshire, and sexton of Ruabon (where he died)
Area of activity: Eisteddfod; Poetry; Public and Social Service, Civil Administration; Religion
Author: Ray Looker
He was a supporter of the various eisteddfodau held in Powys during his lifetime; he won the second prize in the chief competition at the eisteddfod held at Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog in 1743. A number of his poems (in free metre) remain in manuscript; some were also included in various poetry collections published in the 18th century. At least one example in strict metre is to be found, namely two englynion addressed to Richard Lloyd, a doctor at Llanfyllin (NLW MS 6729B ).
Author
- Ray Looker
- NLW Archives: Cwrtmawr MS 216B, Cwrtmawr MS 222D, Cwrtmawr MS 225B, Cwrtmawr MS 229B
- NLW Archives: NLW MS 436B, NLW MS 559B, NLW MS 645B, NLW MS 843B, NLW MS 1790E, NLW MS 4697A, NLW MS 4971C, NLW MS 6146B, NLW MS 6729B
- J. H. Davies, A Bibliography of Welsh Ballads printed in the 18th century (London 1908-11)
- Geirlyfr Bywgraffiadol o Enwogion Cymru (1870)
Sources
- Wikidata: Q20732632
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
Article Copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/
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