John Humphreys Davies

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Davies in 1926

John Humphreys Davies (15 April 1871 – 10 August 1926) was a Welsh lawyer, bibliographer and educator. He joined the movement to start a National Library of Wales.[1]

Family and schooling

Born at

called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn
.

Welsh literature

Davies's interest in Welsh literature is associated with

Oxford and to his brother-in-law, T. E. Ellis
.

Along with Sir John Williams, who became his President while Principal at Aberystwyth, Davies was involved in the movement to establish a National Library for Wales.[1] He was President of Aberystwyth Old Students' Association in 1907–1908.[3]

Public life

From an early age Davies became involved in public life, being elected an alderman of

Matthew Vaughan-Davies
.

Davies served as Chairman of Cardiganshire County Council in 1916–1917.[5]

In 1905 he became Registrar of his alma mater and principal in 1919, a position which he held until his death at the age of 55.[1]

Academic offices
Preceded by Principal of the University College of Wales Aberystwyth
1919–1926 		Succeeded by
Sir Henry Stuart-Jones
Professional and academic associations
Preceded by
Austin Keen
 President of the Aberystwyth Old Students' Association
1907–08 		Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ a b c Ellis, Thomas Iorwerth. "Davies, John Humphreys". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Cwrtmawr Manuscripts". National Library of Wales. 2003. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ISBN 978-0-7083-1930-7
    .
  4. ^ Morgan. "Cardiganshire Politics": 327. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ^ "Cardigan County Council. Appointment of Chairman". Cambrian News. 28 April 1916. Retrieved 30 October 2014.

Bibliography

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