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Iestyn Evans
Iestyn is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: *Iestyn (saint), Welsh saint of the 6th or 7th centuries * Justinian of Ramsey Island, 6th-century hermit *Iestyn Davies, British opera singer *Iestyn ap Gwrgant (1045–1093), the last ruler of the Welsh kingdom of Morgannwg * Iestyn Edwards, stage and TV writer/performer, published poet and journalist *Iestyn Harris (born 1976), Welsh professional rugby league footballer * Iestyn Thomas (born 1976), Welsh rugby union footballer *Rhydderch ap Iestyn Rhydderch ab Iestyn (died 1033) was king of Deheubarth and controlled the Kingdom of Powys in Wales dring the early part of the eleventh century. Comparatively little has been recorded about Rhydderch ab Iestyn in the annals. When Llywelyn ap Sei ... (died 1033), king of Gwent and Morgannwg in south Wales {{given name Welsh masculine given names Welsh given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masculine
Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with men and boys. Masculinity can be theoretically understood as socially constructed, and there is also evidence that some behaviors considered masculine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent masculinity is biologically or socially influenced is subject to debate. It is distinct from the definition of the biological male sex, as anyone can exhibit masculine traits. Standards of masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods. In Western cultures, its meaning is traditionally drawn from being contrasted with femininity. Overview Standards of manliness or masculinity vary across different cultures, subcultures, ethnic groups and historical periods. Traits traditionally viewed as masculine in Western society include strength, courage, independence, leadership, dominance, and assertiveness.Thomas, R. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iestyn (saint)
Iestyn (sometimes recorded as Iestin or the Latin form Justinus) was a Welsh hermit and confessor in the 6th or 7th century who is venerated as a saint. He was the founder of two churches, one in Gwynedd and another in Anglesey, both in north Wales. Life and commemoration Iestyn's dates of birth and death are not recorded. According to some sources, he flourished in the early 6th century; according to others, he was active in the 7th century. He is said to have been the son of Geraint ab Erbin, a ruler of Dumnonia (a Celtic kingdom in what is now southwest England). His brothers were recorded as including Cador, Duke of Cornwall, and Cyngar of Llangefni, Cyngar (another saint who is commemorated in the name of the church at Llangefni, Anglesey). Iestyn, a hermit and confessor who was probably a follower of the Anglesey saint Cybi, founded two churches in north Wales: one, St Iestyn's Church, Llaniestyn, Gwynedd, and another St Iestyn's Church, Llaniestyn in Anglesey. The Anglesey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Justinian Of Ramsey Island
Saint Justinian () was a 6th-century hermit who lived on Ramsey Island, near St. David's, in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. Traditional life Tradition states that he was a Breton nobleman who settled on the island of Ramsey as a hermit. Justinian would stand in the cold sea praying for hours, believing the extreme discipline helped him focus on God. He was visited by Saint David who was so impressed with his holiness that he made him his confessor and abbot of the monastery on the mainland. However, Justinian became disillusioned with the poor attitude of the monks at St David's and took himself away the short distance to remote Ramsey Island to establish a more holy spiritual community. His more loyal monks followed him. Legend has it that he was eventually murdered by some disgruntled servants or monks fed up with his strict regime, it is said by beheading him. Apparently, he picked up his head and crossed Ramsey Sound walking on the water carrying his head in his arms a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iestyn Davies
Iestyn Davies (born 16 September 1979) is a British classical countertenor, active internationally as a Baroque music soloist and opera performer. Education and background Davies was born in York, England and first studied piano and recorder, mentored in his early years by his father Ioan, the founding cellist of the Fitzwilliam Quartet. From the age of eight he sang as a boy treble in the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge. He began singing countertenor in his teens, at Wells Cathedral School. He returned to St John's College as a choral scholar, graduating in Archaeology and Anthropology. He gained his DipRAM from, and was later appointed ARAM by, the Royal Academy of Music. In 2004 he won the Audience Prize at the London Handel Singing Competition, and in 2010 was named "Young Artist of the Year" by the Royal Philharmonic Society. Davies' father Ioan was a long-standing cellist with the Fitzwilliam Quartet, which was founded by Cambridge students, and a member of St J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iestyn Ap Gwrgant
Iestyn ap Gwrgant (or Jestyn ap Gwrgant) () (1014–1093) was the last ruler of the Welsh kingdom of Morgannwg, which encompassed the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. Lineage Iestyn ap Gwrgant was the last ruler of the royal house of Morgannwg, which had a lineage stretching back over five centuries to Tewdrig (c. 500–520). The members of this royal house had links to the other royal houses of Wales through marriage, and were descendants of the celebrated Rhodri Mawr. Iestyn ap Gwrgant's base is believed to have been at Dinas Powys, south west of Cardiff. Norman invasion Iestyn probably ruled Morgannwg for a little less than a decade (c. 1081–1090) and is believed to have built castles in the regions of Cardiff and Kenfig. The popular version of historical events is that Iestyn, following a dispute with his rival Einion ap Collwyn, invited Robert Fitzhamon and his twelve knights into the region to settle the matter. Once invited in, they refused to leave. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iestyn Edwards
Iestyn Edwards is a stage and TV writer/performer, published poet and journalist, best known for character Madame Galina, the Prima Ballerina, who most recently has entertained troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biography Edwards trained at Southwark Cathedral, London, where he was awarded the Hammerstein Chantership, a medal donated by the widow of Oscar Hammerstein II. He also trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he first played Madame Galina during Rag Week.Madame Galina's whirlwind tour , Seasons followed with British Youth Opera as well as recitals at South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
