Sefnyn

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Sefnyn was a Welsh language court poet from Anglesey, north Wales. His son, GWILYM ap SEFNYN, was also a poet. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "SEFNYN, an Anglesey poet of the second half of the 14th century". Dictionary of Welsh Biography . National Library of Wales.
  2. "GWILYM ap SEFNYN (Fl. C. 1440), poet". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales.