About Edward Edwards
Lived 1816 – 1897 (aged 80–81). Edward Edwards was a British musician and composer.
Edward EdwardsEdward Edwards (1816 – 16 September 1897), also known by his bardic name of "Pencerdd Ceredigion", was a Welsh musician and composer.
He was born in Aberystwyth and became a regular churchgoer at Llanbadarn Fawr, joining the choir. When the family moved to Capel Dewi, he was appointed precentor of the local chapel. Later he returned to Aberystwyth, where he worked as a shoemaker. He formed a successful choir at the Tabernacle chapel after returning to Aberystwyth. He died in 1897 and was buried at Aberystwyth.
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Who was Edward Edwards?
Welsh musician (1816 -1897)
When was Edward Edwards born?
Edward Edwards was born in 1816 in Aberystwyth.
When did Edward Edwards die?
Edward Edwards died on 16 September 1897 in Aberystwyth.
What was Edward Edwards's occupation?
Edward Edwards was a musician and composer.
What nationality was Edward Edwards?
Edward Edwards was British.
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