Cneppyn Gwerthrynion
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Cneppyn Gwerthrynion was a Welsh
poet
and grammarian.
None of Cneppyn's work has survived although his name is recorded by Gwilym Ddu o Arfon as among a number of poets of renown in his own elegy to Trahaearn. Cneppyn’s name is also recorded in a manuscript 'Pum Llyfr Kerddwriaeth' ('The five books of poetic art') as a grammarian.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and grammarian.
None of Cneppyn's work has survived although his name is recorded by Gwilym Ddu o Arfon as among a number of poets of renown in his own elegy to Trahaearn. Cneppyn’s name is also recorded in a manuscript 'Pum Llyfr Kerddwriaeth' ('The five books of poetic art') as a grammarian.