About E. Gwyndaf Evans
Lived 1913 – 1986 (aged 73). E. Gwyndaf Evans was a Welsh poet and teacher.
Evan Gwyndaf Evans or "Gwyndaf" (7 March 1913 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh poet who served as Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales from 1966 to 1969.
Gwyndaf came from Llanfachreth, Gwynedd. the first time a poem in vers libre, combined with the traditional cynghanedd, had won the competition.
Legacy The chair won by Gwyndaf at the 1935 Eisteddfod was presented by Welsh expatriates in New Zealand. After the death of Gwyndaf's wife, it was left to the National Library of Wales, along with his portrait.
Works Magdalen a cherddi eraill (Gwasg Gomer, 1962) Cerddi Gwyndaf: y casgliad cyflawn (Denbigh: Gwasg Gee, 1987 )
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Who was E. Gwyndaf Evans?
Welsh teacher and poet (1913-1986)
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E. Gwyndaf Evans was born on 7 March 1913.
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E. Gwyndaf Evans died on 10 March 1986.
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E. Gwyndaf Evans was a poet and teacher.
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E. Gwyndaf Evans was Welsh.
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