E. Gwyndaf Evans
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E. Gwyndaf Evans | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1913 |
| Died | 10 March 1986 (aged 73) |
| Language | Welsh |
| Genre | poetry |
| Notable works | Magdalen |
| Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
Evan Gwyndaf Evans or "Gwyndaf" (7 March 1913 – 10 March 1986)[1][failed verification] was a Welsh poet who served as Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales from 1966 to 1969.[2]
Gwyndaf came from Llanfachreth, Gwynedd.[2] He was minister of Tabernacle Chapel, Llanelli, from 1935 until 1957, and taught Scripture at Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug from 1957 until 1978.[1]
Like all Archdruids, Gwyndaf was a former winner of a major prize at the National Eisteddfod. He won the Chair at the Caernarfon Eisteddfod of 1935 with his poem Magdalen,[3] the first time a poem in vers libre, combined with the traditional cynghanedd, had won the competition.[4]
