About Robert Rees
Lived 1841 – 1892 (aged 51). Robert Rees was a British singer and coal miner.
Robert Rees (5 April 1841 - 5 June 1892) was a Welsh tenor and musician. He was a successful competitor at eisteddfodau for which he adopted the pseudonym Eos Morlais, and in 1867 he won the main prize as a vocalist at the National Eisteddfod of Wales. He was recognised as one of the leading Welsh soloists of his time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Rees?
Welsh singer, called Eos Morlais (1841–1892)
When was Robert Rees born?
Robert Rees was born on 5 April 1841 in Dowlais.
When did Robert Rees die?
Robert Rees died on 5 June 1892 in Swansea.
What was Robert Rees's occupation?
Robert Rees was a singer and coal miner.
What nationality was Robert Rees?
Robert Rees was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Rees (singer)
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