Richard Bryn Williams, orBryn Williams (28 July 1902–26 July 1981),[1][2] was aWelsh-Argentine writer, poet, playwright and historian. From 1975 to 1978 he wasArchdruid of the nationalGorsedd of Wales.[3]
Williams was born inBlaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales. When he was seven years old, his family moved toTrelew, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina. He returned to Wales in 1923 and studied at the University College of North Wales (nowBangor University). He became an expert on Patagonian history and was a major contributor to the province's literature.[4]
He was a supporter of theNational Eisteddfod, as well as competing in the cultural festival itself, and won the chair both in 1964 and 1968, and from 1975 to 1978 he wasarchdruid, using the bardic nameBryn.[3][4] Almost all of his numerous works reflect the life of Patagonia and its history.
He died on 26 July 1981 at Camwy, his home inLlanbadarn Fawr.[5]
He was buried atTywyn Cemetery and on his gravestone are the words 'GWEINIDOG – BARDD – LLENOR / LLADMERYDD HANES Y WLADFA GYMREIG – PATAGONIA' ('minister – poet – writer / interpreter of the history of the Welsh settlement – Patagonia').
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