About John Griffiths
Lived 1820 – 1897 (aged 76–77). John Griffiths was a British cleric and pedagogue.
The Venerable John Griffiths, BD (1820 – 1 September 1897), Rector of Neath, was Archdeacon of Llandaff from 1877 to 1897.
He was educated at St David's College, Lampeter. A past Headmaster of Cardigan Grammar School he was six times President of the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
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Who was John Griffiths?
Archdeacon of Llandaff and headmaster
When was John Griffiths born?
John Griffiths was born in 1820 in Ciliau Aeron, Aberaeron.
When did John Griffiths die?
John Griffiths died in 1897.
What was John Griffiths's occupation?
John Griffiths was a cleric and pedagogue.
What nationality was John Griffiths?
John Griffiths was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Griffiths (archdeacon of Llandaff)
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