W. J. Gruffydd Papers 1909 - 1943
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Gruffydd, William John, 1881-1954
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W. J. Gruffydd
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William John Gruffydd was born in 1881 in the parish of Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfonshire. He received his education at Jesus College, Oxford and became a renowned poet, scholar and critic. He married Gwenda Evans in 1909 and was elected in the 1943 bye-election as M.P. for the University of Wales seat - a seat which he held until 1950 when parliamentary representation of the Universities was abolished. He died in 1954. For further biographical details consult W. J. Gruffy...
