John Davies
Welsh Anglican priest and scholar
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Summary
John Davies was born on 1567[1] in Denbighshire[2]. He died on May 15, 1644[3]. He worked as a lexicographer[4], linguist[5], translator[6], Bible translator[7], and philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Wales[10]
- Educated at: Jesus College[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: John Davies, Mallwyd[13]
- Family name: Davies[14]
- Given name: John[15]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Welsh[17]
- Writing language: Welsh[18]
Why It Matters
John Davies is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Where was John Davies born?
John Davies's place of birth was Denbighshire[2].
What did John Davies do for work?
John Davies worked as a lexicographer[4], linguist[5], translator[6], Bible translator[7], and philologist[8].
Where did John Davies go to school?
John Davies was educated at Jesus College[11].