Ffred_Ffransis

Ffred Ffransis

Ffred Ffransis

Welsh activist and linguist

Ffred Ffransis (born Frederick Sefton Francis, 14 June 1948), is a prominent member of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society).[1]

Biography

He was born in Colwyn Bay, but lived in Rhyl for most of his childhood. The son of English-speaking parents Marjorie Francis and Frederick Francis, he learnt basic Welsh at secondary school, and became fluent during his time as a student in the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

He became involved in the Welsh language scene, and became a Welsh language activist. He has served many jail sentences for taking part in non-violent direct action[1] in the name of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg.

He is married to Meinir Ffransis, the daughter of Gwynfor Evans, Plaid Cymru's first member of Parliament, and has seven children - Lleucu Meinir, Carys Llywelyn, Angharad Clwyd, Hedd Gwynfor, Gwenno Teifi, Siriol Teifi and Ioan Teifi.

He is a well known supporter of football club Rhyl F.C.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Osmond, John (1977). Creative conflict: the politics of Welsh devolution. p. 111. ISBN 9780710087416.
  2. [2]
    "3 Lle, TV". tv24.co.uk. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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