John Jones
1836–1921 (age 85)
Biography
John Jones, born in 1836, made his name as a poet whose verse reflected the rolling hills and resilient spirit of Wales. He celebrated everyday lives with lyrical sensitivity and held fast to the language of his homeland, weaving imagery that conveyed a gentle but unshakable pride in the Welsh people.
Through the years, readers returned to his poems for solace and affirmation; his legacy lives on in the valleys and villages that inspired him, and in the faithful companionship of those who continue to find comfort in his words.