John Ellis Caerwyn Williams

Background

Williams, John Ellis Caerwyn was born on January 17, 1912 in Glam. Wales. Son of John Williams and Maria Williams.

Education

University College, of North. Wales, Bangor, National University of Ireland, Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin, United Theological College, Aberystwyth and Bala Theological College.

Career

Lecturer, University College, of North. Wales 1937-1939. Fellow, University of Wales 1939-1941. Lecturer, University College, of North. Wales 1945-1951, Senior Lecturer 1951-1953, Professor, of Welsh 1953-1965.

Professor, of Irish, University College, of Wales, Aberystwyth 1965-1979, Professor Emeritus since 1979.

Honorary Director Centre for Advanced Studies in Welsh and Celtic 1979-1985. Leverhulme Fellow 1963-1964.

Visiting Professor University of California, Los Angeles 1968, Harvard Summer School 1968. Chairman Welsh Academy 1965-1975, President since 1989.

Derek Allen.

Interests

• Walking.

Connections

Married Gwenifred Watkins in 1946.

Father:

John Williams

Mother:

Maria Williams

Spouse:

Gwenifred Watkins