About Jonathan Rees
Lived 1841 – 1905 (aged 63–64). Jonathan Rees was a poet and essayist.
Jonathan Rees (21 August 1841 – 13 June 1905) was a Welsh poet, educationalist, and colliery official who wrote under the pen name Nathan Wyn. He was a prominent figure in Welsh literary circles and a successful competitor at the National Eisteddfod during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Early life and career
Rees was born on 21 August 1841 in Puncheston, Pembrokeshire, the son of James and Eunice Rees. He was the brother of Evan Rees (Dyfed).
Rees worked as a colliery official at Bodringallt for the remainder of his working life. The tribute, written under the pen name "Y Dr YW" from Tylorstown, commemorated him as a "dedicated poet whose bardic work would be long remembered."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jonathan Rees?
Welsh poet, educationalist, and colliery official
When was Jonathan Rees born?
Jonathan Rees was born in 1841.
When did Jonathan Rees die?
Jonathan Rees died in 1905.
What was Jonathan Rees's occupation?
Jonathan Rees was a poet and essayist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jonathan Rees (poet)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jonathan Rees. https://biography.guide/jonathan-rees/
MLA: "Jonathan Rees." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jonathan-rees/.
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