About Gruffudd Gryg
Lived 1310 – 1380 (aged 69–70). Gruffudd Gryg was a Welsh poet.
Gruffudd Gryg (fl. c.1340–1380) was a Welsh poet from Anglesey, North Wales.
A number of Gruffudd's poems have survived including poems to a wave during his pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and to an April moon. Also extant are the debate poems between Gruffudd and his contemporary poet and friend Dafydd ap Gwilym. He also composed an elegy for Dafydd ap Gwilym and a poem addressed to the yew above his grave.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gruffudd Gryg?
Welsh poet
When was Gruffudd Gryg born?
Gruffudd Gryg was born in 1310 in Anglesey.
When did Gruffudd Gryg die?
Gruffudd Gryg died in 1380.
What was Gruffudd Gryg's occupation?
Gruffudd Gryg was a poet.
What nationality was Gruffudd Gryg?
Gruffudd Gryg was Welsh.
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