About Robert Thomas
Lived 1809 – 1880 (aged 70). Robert Thomas was a British christian minister, writer and poet.
Robert Thomas (1809 - 1880), also known by the bardic name Ap Vychan, was a Welsh Independent minister, poet and man of letters. He won the chair at the national eisteddfod on two occasions.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Thomas?
Welsh minister and writer
When was Robert Thomas born?
Robert Thomas was born on 11 August 1809 in Llanuwchllyn.
When did Robert Thomas die?
Robert Thomas died on 23 April 1880.
What was Robert Thomas's occupation?
Robert Thomas was a christian minister, writer and poet.
What nationality was Robert Thomas?
Robert Thomas was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Thomas (Ap Vychan)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Thomas. https://biography.guide/robert-thomas-christian-minister/
MLA: "Robert Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-thomas-christian-minister/.
Chicago: "Robert Thomas." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-thomas-christian-minister/.
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