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Meurig Ap Arthfael (or Ystradmeurig) is a village in Ceredigion, Wales
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Meurig is a Welsh name of Brittonic origin and may refer to: *Meurig ap Tewdrig (, the son of Tewdrig (St. Tewdrig), and a king of the early Welsh kingdoms of Gwent and Glywysing *Meurig ap Idnerth, king of Buellt, a Welsh kingdom from c. 510 to 545 *Meurig (bishop) (died 1161), Welsh cleric, Bishop of Bangor from 1139 to 1161 *Meurig Dafydd (c. 1510–95), Welsh bard *Meurig Bowen (born 1965), artistic director of the Cheltenham Music Festival *Meurig Prysor, the bardic name of priest and university educator Maurice Jones See also *Ystrad Meurig Ystrad Meurig (or Ystradmeurig) is a village and Community (Wales), community in Ceredigion, Wales. It lies on the B4340 road northwest of the town of Tregaron, on the edge of the Cambrian Mountains. History and amenities Ystrad Meurig had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meurig Ap Tewdrig
Meurig ap Tewdrig (Latin: ''Mauricius''; English: ''Maurice'') was the son of Tewdrig (St. Tewdric), and a King of the early Welsh Kingdoms of Gwent and Glywysing. He is thought to have lived between 400AD and 600AD, but some sources give more specific dates of c.596 - c.665. Meurig took over the Gwent throne upon his father's abdication in the early 7th century. According to tradition, Tewdric became a hermit at Tintern, but later came to the assistance of Meurig, and they repelled the invading Saxons in a battle at Pont y Saeson (Bridge of the Saxons). Meurig reunited his kingdom with Ergyng (Archenfield) by marrying Onbrawst, the daughter of King Gwrgan Fawr (the Great) of that kingdom. He is said to have been a great patron of Llandaff Cathedral where he was eventually buried. He was the father of Athrwys ap Meurig who, it has been postulated, was the real King Arthur who drove out the invading Saxons. Some researchers claim that Meurig used the title "Uther Pendragon", wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meurig Ap Idnerth
Meurig ap Idnerth (Mauric/Meuruc, onof Idnerth) was an early 6th-century king of Buellt Buellt or Builth was a cantref in medieval Wales, located west of the River Wye. Unlike most cantrefs, it was not part of any of the major Welsh kingdoms for most of its history, but was instead ruled by an autonomous local dynasty. During the ..., a medieval Welsh kingdom. Little is known of King Meurig, who ruled circa 510 to 545. He was succeeded by his son Pawl ap Meurig (''r.'' 545–580). Meurig ap Idnerth should not be confused with Meurig (ap Madog) ab Idnerth, a 12th-century figure. History of Wales 6th-century Welsh monarchs {{royalty-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meurig (bishop)
Meurig (also known as Maurice) (died 1161) was a Welsh cleric who was Bishop of Bangor from 1139 to 1161. Meurig continued the rebuilding of Bangor Cathedral Bangor Cathedral () is the cathedral church of Bangor, Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. It is dedicated to its founder, Deiniol, Saint Deiniol. The site of the present building of Bangor Cathedral has been in use as a place of Christian worship .... Notes 1161 deaths Bishops of Bangor 12th-century Roman Catholic bishops in Wales Year of birth unknown 12th-century Welsh clergy {{UK-RC-bishop-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meurig Dafydd
Meurig Dafydd (–1595) was a Welsh bard, genealogist and historian, at one time one of the leading literary figures in Glamorgan. However, his poetry was formal and uninspired. Life Meurig Dafydd was born at Llanishen near Cardiff around 1510. He studied under Lewys Morgannwg, a much livelier poet, and became a professional bard. He was a convinced Roman Catholic. He married Joan Mathau, granddaughter of Sir Christopher Mathew of Llandaff. For forty years he was the family bard of the Lewis family of Van, Caerphilly. He was also a genealogist and historian and acted as a "herehaut" to the Ludlow court. Meurig Dafydd periodically left the Lewis's to tour the houses of the gentlefolk of Glamorgan, Gwent and south Brecknock. He died in 1595. Work In his day Meurig Dafydd was a leading literary figure in Glamorgan. However, his poetry was cold and conventional, composed in strict metres. It is said that he once presented a praise poem to William Bassett, lord of Old Beaupre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meurig Bowen
Meurig Bowen is a British arts administrator who works mainly in festival and orchestral programming. Since 2020 he has been Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the Britten Sinfonia. He is the younger son of Welsh tenor Kenneth Bowen (1932–2018) and brother of Hereford Cathedral Director of Music Geraint Bowen. Bowen was educated at William Ellis School, London, and King's College, Cambridge, where he was a choral scholar (1985–88). After graduating he spent six years at a London artist management company, where he was administrator of the Hilliard Ensemble. He then spent six years as artistic administrator of the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Sydney. He returned to the UK as director of the Lichfield Festival from 2002, and subsequently head of programming at the Aldeburgh Festival, before in 2007 becoming Artistic Director of the Cheltenham Music Festival, succeeding Martyn Brabbins; he remained there until 2017. In December 2017 he became Head of Artistic Planni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Jones (priest)
Maurice Jones (alias ''Meurig Prysor'') (21 June 1863 – 7 December 1957) was a priest and university educator. Born at Trawsfynydd, Meirionnydd, he was the second of the seven children of the village shoemaker, William Jones and his wife Catherine He was educated at the local school, then, with scholarships, proceeded to Friars School, Bangor and Christ College, Brecon. After that he attended Jesus College, Oxford, where he gained a first class degree in divinity in 1886, an MA and BD in 1907 and a DD in 1914. After curacies in Caernarfon and Welshpool Welshpool ( ) is a market town and Community (Wales), community in Powys, Wales, historically in the Historic counties of Wales, county of Montgomeryshire. The town is from the Wales–England border and low-lying on the River Severn. The c ..., he became a forces chaplain. From 1890 to 1916 he served as chaplain to the Forces in many parts of the world, including six years in Malta and time in South Africa during th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |