John Edwards (1699–1776)

John Edwards (Welsh: Siôn y Potiau; bapt. 27 December 1699 – 1776)[1] was a Welsh poet, and a translator of Pilgrim's Progress.

For other people named John Edwards, see John Edwards (disambiguation).
John Edwards
Siôn y Potiau
Born
Glyn Ceiriog, Denbighshire
Baptised27 December 1699
Died1776 (aged 76–77)
Burial placeGlyn Ceiriog, Denbighshire
NationalityWelsh
Occupation
EraEarly Modern
Notable work
Translation of Pilgrim's Progress (1767–68)
Children
  • Cain
  • Abel

John Edwards

Edwards was born in Glyn Ceiriog in Denbighshire in 1699 or earlier. He was a weaver by trade, but is said in early life to have spent seven years as assistant to a bookseller in London, and during that time is supposed to have gained considerable information.

His translation of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress was published in 1767–68.

Edwards had two sons, Cain and Abel. Cain gained some note as a publisher of almanacs, and his father is also thought to have produced almanacs.[1]

John Edwards prepared his own monument, and inscribed thereon 1 Cor. xv. 52, in Latin. He died in 1776 and was buried on 28 December at Glyn Ceiriog.[1]

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References
  1. Garfield Hopkin Hughes. "Edwards, John ('Siôn y Potiau'; 1699?-1776); translator and poet". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 2 April 2020.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Edwards, John (1700?-1776)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.



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