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John Edwards

John Edwards
Short Name: John Edwards
Full Name: Edwards, John (1879-1930)
Birth Year: 1879
Death Year: 1930

John Edwards, was born May 6, 1879 in Argoed, Monmouthshire, Wales. He died in the village of Norwood, Ontario, Canada on April 12, 1930. He was professor of music at Penrhiwceibr until 1925, when he emigrated to North America. He penned MAESGWYN, and many other pieces of music.

Hans Jambrovic, husband of John Edward's granddaughter


TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Tunes by John Edwards (2)sort descendingAsInstancesIncipit
HEN AFONJohn Edwards, Penrhiwceibr (Composer)151712 32123 2171
MAESGWYNJohn Edwards, Penrhiwceibr (1878-1928) (Composer)1015314 51321 2
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