William Jenkyn Thomas, Date of Birth, Date of Death

William Jenkyn Thomas

Welsh author

Date of Birth: 05-Jul-1870

Date of Death: 14-Mar-1959

Profession: writer

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

William Jenkyn Thomas (5 July 1870 – 14 March 1959) was a Welsh author best known for his The Welsh Fairy Book.
He was an undergraduate student at the University of Cambridge and in addition to his writings worked as a lecturer and teacher.
He was the first Head Master at Aberdare Intermediate School (1896-1905) and was headmaster (1905-1935) at Hackney Downs School.His father later lived in Cloddia, Llidiardau, Llanycil, on the outskirts of Bala, Merionethshire, and Jenkyn’s family are buried in the Methodist chapel there.