T. E. Nicholas | |
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Born | Thomas Evan Nicholas 6 October 1879 Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
Died | 19 April 1971 Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales | (aged 91)
Resting place | Ashes scattered on the Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
Nationality | Welsh |
Other names | "Niclas y Glais" ('Nicholas of Glais') |
Education | Hermon School, Gwynfryn Academy |
Occupation(s) | Preacher, lecturer, dentist and poet |
Notable work | 'Canu'r Carchar' |
Spouse | Mary Alys Hopkins |
Children | Thomas Islwyn Nicholas (1903–1980) Gwladys Thelma Williams (1904–1938) Nellie Alys Nicholas (1911–1991) |
Parent(s) | David and Elizabeth Nicholas |
Thomas Evan Nicholas (6 October 1879 – 19 April 1971),[1] who used the bardic name Niclas y Glais (Welsh for 'Nicholas of Glais''), was a Welsh language poet, preacher, radical, and champion of the disadvantaged of society.[1]