Evan James

From Welshpedia

Evan James (1809-1878) wrote the lyrics of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau ("Land of my Fathers"), the national anthem of Wales.

According to the family legend, his son, James James, was walking one day and the melody for Hen Wlad fy Nhadau came to him. When he told his father of the tune, Evan James was able to compose the words for the present day Welsh National Anthem.

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