About Jonathan Hughes
Lived 1721 – 1805 (aged 84). Jonathan Hughes was a poet.
Jonathan Hughes (17 March 1721 – 25 November 1805) was a Welsh poet.
He was born at Pengwern near Llangollen. His work was mainly in the cynghanedd form, and was intended to be sung. He wrote for popular periodicals and is mentioned prominently among the competitors at many 18th century eisteddfodau.
Works Y Dywysoges Genefetha (1744) Bardd a Byrddau (1778)
His son and namesake (1753–1834) and his grandson, also of the same name (1797–1860), were also poets.
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Who was Jonathan Hughes?
British writer (1721-1805)
When was Jonathan Hughes born?
Jonathan Hughes was born on 17 March 1721 in Pengwern Hall.
When did Jonathan Hughes die?
Jonathan Hughes died on 25 November 1805.
What was Jonathan Hughes's occupation?
Jonathan Hughes was a poet.
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