John Davies (printer and journalist)
John Davies (1832–1904), also known as Gwyneddon was a Welsh printer, editor, journalist and songwriter.
Davies was born in Bangor in North Wales, and as a young man began an apprenticeship as printer in the 'North Wales Chronicle' office. Later he joined the staff team as a reporter.
In 1866 a weekly paper called the 'Cronicl Cymru' began production, and Davies was appointed editor. Two years later, he opened a print shop in Caernarfon. In October 1869, Davies began publishing "Y Goleuad" from his shop.
Several years later, Davies sold his printing business, and became a manager at Pugh and Jones's Bank, in Caernarfon. He was Mayor of Caernarfon for a time.[1]
Davies was the author of ‘Anfeidrol Dduw Rhagluniaeth’, a popular Welsh harvest thanksgiving hymn.
Davies died in Caernarfon on 30 January 1904.[2] He had one son - Alderman Gwyneddon Davies.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carnarvon Traders – The News Room – 1892". www.carnarvontraders.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Humphreys, Edward Morgan. "John Davies". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
- ^ "Gwyneddon Manuscripts (GB-222 - GB 222 GWYN)". Archives Hub. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
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