Christine James, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Christine James

Welsh poet, academic

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001

Place of Birth: Tonypandy, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession: writer, poet, erudite

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Christine James (born 2 February 1954) is a Welsh poet and academic who was Archdruid of Wales from June 2013 until June 2016, as the first woman to hold the title.
She first presided over the ceremonies at the National Eisteddfod in the 2013 Eisteddfod in Denbigh.
Like all holders, she qualified by winning one of the major literary prizes at a previous National Eisteddfod.
She was elected Cofiadur (Recorder) of the Gorsedd of Bards at the National Eisteddfod in 2017, again as the first woman to hold the post.
She is a recipient of the Wales Book of the Year.