About W. J. Gruffydd
Lived 1916 – 2011 (aged 94). W. J. Gruffydd was a British poet.
William John Gruffydd (1916 – 21 April 2011), better known by his bardic name of Elerydd, was a Welsh Baptist minister and poet who served as Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales between 1984 and 1987.
Like all Archdruids, Elerydd was himself the winner of a major prize at the National Eisteddfod, in his case the crown at the Pwllheli Eisteddfod in 1955 and at Cardiff in 1960.
Works
Poetry Ffenestri (1961) Cerddi'r Llygad (1973)
Autobiography Meddylu (1986) O Ffair Rhos i'r Maen Llog (2003)
Other Folklore and myth (1964) Tua Soar (1994–97) Capel Soar y Mynydd, Ceredigion.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was W. J. Gruffydd?
Welsh archdruid, known by the bardic name Elerydd (1916–2011)
When was W. J. Gruffydd born?
W. J. Gruffydd was born on 24 September 1916 in Cardiganshire.
When did W. J. Gruffydd die?
W. J. Gruffydd died on 21 April 2011 in Llanelli.
What was W. J. Gruffydd's occupation?
W. J. Gruffydd was a poet.
What nationality was W. J. Gruffydd?
W. J. Gruffydd was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: W. J. Gruffydd (Elerydd)
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