BWTTING, RHYS (15th century), harpist
Gender: Male
Occupation: harpist
Area of activity: Eisteddfod; Music; Performing Arts
Author: Robert David Griffith
A native of Prestatyn, Flintshire. He was awarded the prize as the chief singer to the accompaniment of the harp in the eisteddfod held at Carmarthen in 1451 under the patronage of king Henry VI and under the authority of Gruffudd ap Nicolas.
Author
- Robert David Griffith, (1877 - 1958)
- M. O. Jones, Bywgraffiaeth Cerddorion Cymreig (1890)
- R. Griffith, Llyfr Cerdd Dannau (Caernarfon 1913)
Sources
- Wikipedia Article: Rhys Bwtting
Further Reading
- Wikidata: Q20734239
Additional Links
Published date: 1959
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