About John Davies
Lived 1823 – 1874 (aged 51). John Davies was a British christian minister.
John Davies (1823–1874) was a Welsh Methodist minister.
Biography He was born in Llandovery, and as a young boy attended a school in Myddfai for a while before moving to attend classes at Hanover School, near Abergavenny. In 1842, he began a period of study at Brecon College, following which, as an ordained minister, he held appointments at; Llanelly, Brecknock (1846), Aberaman (1854), Mount Stuart, Cardiff (1863), and Hannah Street, Cardiff (1868–74).
His written works include a booklet (to counteract the influence of the Mormons in Wales), 'Y Doniau Gwyrthiol' (1851). He was an editor of 'Y Beirniad', and also participated in the establishment of 'Yr Adolygydd' (1850).
He died in May 1874, and was buried in Cardiff cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Davies?
Welsh Independent minister (1823-1874)
When was John Davies born?
John Davies was born on 1 May 1823 in Llandovery.
When did John Davies die?
John Davies died on 8 May 1874.
What was John Davies's occupation?
John Davies was a christian minister.
What nationality was John Davies?
John Davies was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Davies (Methodist minister, born 1823)
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