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Gwilym Rhyfel

Welsh poet

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About Gwilym Rhyfel

Gwilym Rhyfel was a poet.

Gwilym Rhyfel (fl. 12th century) was a Welsh-language poet and warrior.

Gwilym's surviving work are poems of intercession to Dafydd ab Owain Gwynedd.

Gwilym's name also comes down through history in the work of Gruffudd ap Gwrgenau and Iorwerth Beli (14th century) who name Gwilym as one of the four chief poets of his era, alongside Llywarch ap Llywelyn ("Prydydd y Moch"), Cynddelw and Dafydd Benfras.

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Important facts

Born
Wales
Occupation

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gwilym Rhyfel?

Welsh poet

When was Gwilym Rhyfel born?

Gwilym Rhyfel was born in Wales.

What was Gwilym Rhyfel's occupation?

Gwilym Rhyfel was a poet.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Gwilym Rhyfel

Β· Wikidata: Q3331150

Β· DBpedia: Gwilym Rhyfel

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