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Rev. Rowland Williams (Hwfa Mon, 1823-1905)

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Photographed by John Thomas, c. 1875.

The poet Rowland Williams or Hwfa Môn (1823-1905) was born in Trefdraeth, Anglesey, but was brought up in Rhostrehwfa. He served as a Congregational minister in north Wales and London before returning to Anglesey in 1881. He is best known for his role as Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod, a position which he held from 1895 to 1905.

Owner:
The National Library of Wales
Creator:
Thomas, John
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Reproduced by permission of The National Library of Wales
Copyright Details:
The National Library of Wales 2001
Publisher Ref:
GTJ12841
Item uploaded:
2/9/2009
Date originally created:
1870-1879
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