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Nicholas Bennett (historian)

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Bennett in 1896

Nicholas Bennett (8 May 1823 – 18 August 1899) was a Welsh historian and musician.

He was born on 8 May 1823, in Glanrafon, Trefeglwys. His collection of musical works included over 700 Welsh airs. His wrote the songs "Y Cerddor" and "Songs of the Four Nations". He died on 18 August 1899, aged 76, and is buried in Llanfihangel, Trefeglwys.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Robert David Griffith. "Bennett, Nicholas (1823-1899), musician and historian". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 16 October 2019.