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Ambrose Bebb

1894 – 1955

British historian

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About Ambrose Bebb

Lived 1894 – 1955 (aged 60). Ambrose Bebb was a British historian and politician.

William Ambrose Bebb (4 July 1894 – 27 April 1955) was a Welsh-language critic, author and politician.

Ambrose Bebb was the son of diarist Edward Hughes Bebb, and the father of noted Welsh rugby international Dewi Bebb. The family came from Cardiganshire.

A co-founder of Plaid Cymru, Bebb took a keen interest in politics and was influenced by Charles Maurras of the Action Française movement. With the outbreak of the Second World War, Bebb became a vocal proponent of the War Effort against Nazi Germany, and considered Germany's total defeat "essential". In the 1945 General Election, Bebb stood for the Plaid Cymru in the seat of Caernarvonshire, and came in third place.

Ambrose Bebb was the grandfather of Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) for Aberconwy, Guto Bebb.

Works Llydaw (1929) Ein Hen Hen Hanes Llywodraeth y Cestyll (1934) Crwydro'r Cyfandir (1936) Y Ddeddf Uno 1536 (1937) Cyfnod y Tuduriaid (1939) Dydd-lyfr Pythefnos neu Y Ddawns Angau Lloffion o Ddyddiadur (1940) Y Baradwys Bell (1941) Pererindoddau (1941) Dyddlyfr 1941 Gadael Tir Dial y Tir (1945) Calendr Coch (1946) Machlud yr Oesoedd Canol (1951) Machlud y Mynachlogydd Yr Argyfwng

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Education
Tregaron Grammer School
Also known as
William Ambrose Bebb, W. Ambrose Bebb

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ambrose Bebb?

British historian (1894–1955)

When was Ambrose Bebb born?

Ambrose Bebb was born on 4 July 1894 in Goginan.

When did Ambrose Bebb die?

Ambrose Bebb died on 27 April 1955.

What was Ambrose Bebb's occupation?

Ambrose Bebb was a historian and politician.

What nationality was Ambrose Bebb?

Ambrose Bebb was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ambrose Bebb

· Wikidata: Q3396876

· DBpedia: Ambrose Bebb

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