John Edward Daniel
John Edward Daniel | |
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John Edward Daniel (1902–1962) was a
theologian and college lecturer who became chairman of the Welsh political party Plaid Cymru
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Life
Daniel was born in
Bala-Bangor Theological College, and became a professor on 28 July 1926, following the death of Thomas Rees. He taught Christian doctrine and the philosophy of religion and was regarded as one of the most able theologians of his generation. However, his publications were few: Dysgeidiaeth yr Apostol Paul (1933) and some journal articles. Although he was never ordained, he was an able preacher.[1]
He was a prominent
Welsh nationalist and member of Plaid Cymru. He contributed to its newspaper (Y Ddraig Goch) and stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in three general elections and a by-election in 1945. He was vice-chairman from 1931 to 1935, and succeeded Saunders Lewis as chairman in 1939 (holding the position until August 1943). In 1946, Daniel was appointed as an inspector of schools, with special responsibility for classics and religious education. He died as the result of a road accident near Halkyn, Flintshire, on 11 February 1962.[1]
References
- ^ a b Jones, Robert Tudur. "Daniel, John Edward (1902–1962), college lecturer and inspector of schools". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2008.
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