Myrddin Fardd
Welsh writer and antiquarian scholar
Born
1836
190 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Wales
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Contributed significantly to the preservation of Welsh literature and folklore. Authored numerous works on Welsh history and language, including studies of medieval poetry. Engaged in the collection of traditional Welsh songs and stories, preserving them for future generations. Actively participated in literary societies, promoting the Welsh language and culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Authored studies on Welsh medieval poetry
Collected traditional Welsh songs and folklore
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