Rhys Prichard
Rhys Prichard (1579–1644) was a Welsh clergyman and poet. He was vicar of Llandovery in the west of Wales and held various posts at St David's Cathedral. He was known as "Yr Hen Ficer" ("the Old Vicar")
Prichard, who was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, composed many poems on religious themes. His greatest fame lies with his influential poem Cannwyll y Cymry (usually translated as The Welshman's Candle) - a collection of poetical teachings and moral guidance.
Rhys Prichard was believed to have been born in the house 33 High Street Llandovery, It was owned by his parents during the time of his birth and is highly likely that he was born in his parents home. Later in his life he built a larger mansion house on the same plot of land as his parents, but this was demolished in the mid-20th century.
[edit] References
- Meic Stephens, The New Companion to the Literature of Wales, (Cardiff, 1998)
- 'The Welshman's Candle' by Rhys Pritchard Gathering the Jewels
- Welsh Biography Online
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