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John Davies

1832 – 1904

Printer and journalist

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Lived 1832 – 1904 (aged 71–72). John Davies was a British printer, journalist, writer and poet.

Y Goleuad Oct 30 1869John Davies (1832–1904), also known as Gwyneddon, was a Welsh printer, editor, journalist and songwriter.

Davies was born in Bangor in North Wales, and as a young man began an apprenticeship as printer in the 'North Wales Chronicle office. Later he joined the staff team as a reporter.

In 1866 a weekly paper called the Cronicl Cymru ' began production, and Davies was appointed editor. Two years later, he opened a print shop in Caernarfon. In October 1869, Davies began publishing "Y Goleuad" from his shop.

Several years later, Davies sold his printing business, and became a manager at Pugh and Jones's Bank, in Caernarfon. He was Mayor of Caernarfon for a time.

Davies was the author of ‘Anfeidrol Dduw Rhagluniaeth’, a popular Welsh harvest thanksgiving hymn.

Davies died in Caernarfon on 30 January 1904. He had one son - Alderman Gwyneddon Davies.

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Important facts

Born
1832, Bangor, Wales
Birth century
Employers
North Wales Chronicle, Y Goleuad
Also known as
Gwyneddon, John Davies (Gwyneddon)

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Davies's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Davies?

printer and journalist (1832 -1904)

When was John Davies born?

John Davies was born in 1832 in Bangor, Wales.

When did John Davies die?

John Davies died on 30 January 1904 in Caernarfon.

What was John Davies's occupation?

John Davies was a printer, journalist, writer and poet.

What nationality was John Davies?

John Davies was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Davies

· Wikidata: Q20733386

· DBpedia: John Davies (printer and journalist)

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