John Rhys
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John Rhys
Summary
John Rhys is a human[1]. He was born in Ponterwyd[2]. He was born on June 21, 1840[3]. He passed away in Jesus College[4]. He died on December 17, 1915[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], and philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- John Rhys's place of birth was Ponterwyd[2].
- John Rhys passed away in Jesus College[4].
- John Rhys was born on June 21, 1840[3].
- John Rhys died on December 17, 1915[5].
- Among John Rhys's spouses was Elizabeth Rhŷs[10].
- A child of John Rhys was Myfanwy Rhŷs[11].
- A child of John Rhys was Olwen Rhys[12].
- A child of John Rhys was Gwladus Rhys[13].
- John Rhys held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
- John Rhys worked as a linguist[6].
- John Rhys worked as a writer[7].
- John Rhys worked as a philologist[8].
- John Rhys's field of work was linguistics[15].
- John Rhys's field of work was philology[16].
- John Rhys's field of work was Celtic languages[17].
- John Rhys's field of work was Celtic literature[18].
- John Rhys held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
- John Rhys held the position of Jesus Professor of Celtic[20].
- John Rhys was employed by University of Oxford[21].
- John Rhys was educated at Jesus College[22].
- John Rhys received the Fellow of the British Academy[23].
- John Rhys received the Knight Bachelor[24].
- John Rhys received the Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25].
- John Rhys received the Medal of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion[26].
- John Rhys was a member of British Academy[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Rhys's place of birth was Ponterwyd[2]. He was born on June 21, 1840[3].
Education
John Rhys was educated at Jesus College[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], and philologist[8]. Fields of work include linguistics[15], an academic discipline[28]; philology[16], an academic discipline[29]; Celtic languages[17], a language family[30]; and Celtic literature[18], an academic discipline[31]. Among John Rhys's employers was University of Oxford[21]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[32], in United Kingdom[33] and Jesus Professor of Celtic[20], a chair[34], in United Kingdom[35].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[23], a fellowship award[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Bachelor[24], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42]; and Medal of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion[26], an award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1882[45].
Personal Life
John Rhys was married to Elizabeth Rhŷs[10]. Children include Myfanwy Rhŷs[11], a suffragist[46], 1874–1945[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], specialised in medieval history[49]; Olwen Rhys[12], an academic[50], 1876–1953[51]; and Gwladus Rhys[13].
Death and Burial
John Rhys died on December 17, 1915[5]. He died in Jesus College[4].
Why It Matters
John Rhys ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was John Rhys born?
Born in Ponterwyd[2], John Rhys…
Where did John Rhys die?
John Rhys passed away in Jesus College[4].
Who was John Rhys married to?
John Rhys's spouses include Elizabeth Rhŷs[10].
What did John Rhys do for work?
John Rhys worked as linguist[6], writer[7], and philologist[8].
Where did John Rhys go to school?
John Rhys was educated at Jesus College[22].
What awards did John Rhys receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[23], Knight Bachelor[24], Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[25], and Medal of the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion[26].