Siôn Dafydd Rhys: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	John Davies • John David Rhys
Born	1534 • Wales
Died	c.1609 • Wales
Notable Works	“Cambrobrytannicae Cymraecaeve linguae institutiones et rudimenta”
Subjects Of Study	Welsh language • grammar

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