James James | |
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 A memorial in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd, to Evan James and James James, composers of the Welsh national anthem | |
| Born | 4 November 1832 |
| Died | 11 January 1902 (aged 69) Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
James James (also known by the bardic name Iago ap Ieuan) (1832–1902) was a Welsh harpist and musician from Hollybush, Blackwood, Wales. He composed the tune of the Welsh national anthem Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (also known as Land of my Fathers). Today, the same tune is also used for the Breton anthem, Bro Gozh ma Zadoù, and the Cornish anthem, Bro Goth agan Tasow.
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