Thomas Iorwerth Ellis
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Thomas Iorwerth Ellis OBE
(19 December 1899 – 20 April 1970) was a Welsh
classicist, who wrote many books on Welsh literature and Welshmen, (in Welsh
and English), including a biography of his father, Thomas Edward Ellis.
(where he was a King's Scholar), the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and Jesus College, Oxford
. He was an assistant master at Cardiff School for Boys
from 1924 to 1928, then an assistant lecturer in classics at University College, Swansea
from 1928 to 1930. He left to become headmaster of the County School in Rhyl
, a post he held for 10 years. He was a lecturer in classics at St David's College, Lampeter from 1940 to 1941, then a lecturer at Aberystwyth from 1941 to 1946. He helped to found the New Wales Union in 1941 and was secretary for 25 years. He was awarded an honorary degree of LLD by the University of Wales
in 1967 in recognition of his cultural services to Wales, and in the following year he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
. He served as warden of the Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales for six years, and as High Sheriff of Cardiganshire
from 1944 to 1945. He was also a member of the Court and Council of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and of the National Library of Wales
, and served as a member of the Governing Body, Representative Body and College of Episcopal Electors of the Church in Wales
. He died on 20 April 1970.
Ellis also made a number of contributions to the Dictionary of Welsh Biography
(published by the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion
) and articles and reviews in various English- and Welsh-language journals.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(19 December 1899 – 20 April 1970) was a Welsh
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
classicist, who wrote many books on Welsh literature and Welshmen, (in Welsh
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
and English), including a biography of his father, Thomas Edward Ellis.
Life
Ellis, the son of the MP Thomas Edward Ellis, was educated at Westminster SchoolWestminster School
The Royal College of St. Peter in Westminster, almost always known as Westminster School, is one of Britain's leading independent schools, with the highest Oxford and Cambridge acceptance rate of any secondary school or college in Britain...
(where he was a King's Scholar), the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
. He was an assistant master at Cardiff School for Boys
Cardiff High School
Cardiff High School is a comprehensive school in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff, Wales. Cardiff High School is two miles from the city centre, serving a neighbourhood of privately-owned houses. According to the 2007 ESTYN Report, "Cardiff High School is a very good school with many outstanding...
from 1924 to 1928, then an assistant lecturer in classics at University College, Swansea
Swansea University
Swansea University is a university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. Swansea University was chartered as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes...
from 1928 to 1930. He left to become headmaster of the County School in Rhyl
Rhyl
Rhyl is a seaside resort town and community situated on the north east coast of Wales, in the county of Denbighshire , at the mouth of the River Clwyd . To the west is the suburb of Kinmel Bay, with the resort of Towyn further west, Prestatyn to the east and Rhuddlan to the south...
, a post he held for 10 years. He was a lecturer in classics at St David's College, Lampeter from 1940 to 1941, then a lecturer at Aberystwyth from 1941 to 1946. He helped to found the New Wales Union in 1941 and was secretary for 25 years. He was awarded an honorary degree of LLD by the University of Wales
University of Wales
The University of Wales was a confederal university founded in 1893. It had accredited institutions throughout Wales, and formerly accredited courses in Britain and abroad, with over 100,000 students, but in October 2011, after a number of scandals, it withdrew all accreditation, and it was...
in 1967 in recognition of his cultural services to Wales, and in the following year he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
. He served as warden of the Guild of Graduates of the University of Wales for six years, and as High Sheriff of Cardiganshire
High Sheriff of Cardiganshire
The office of High Sheriff of Cardiganshire was established in 1541 since when a High Sheriff was appointed annually until 1974 when the office was transformed into that of High Sheriff of Dyfed as part of the creation of Dyfed from the amalgamation of Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire...
from 1944 to 1945. He was also a member of the Court and Council of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth and of the National Library of Wales
National Library of Wales
The National Library of Wales , Aberystwyth, is the national legal deposit library of Wales; one of the Welsh Government sponsored bodies.Welsh is its main medium of communication...
, and served as a member of the Governing Body, Representative Body and College of Episcopal Electors of the Church in Wales
Church in Wales
The Church in Wales is the Anglican church in Wales, composed of six dioceses.As with the primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Archbishop of Wales serves concurrently as one of the six diocesan bishops. The current archbishop is Barry Morgan, the Bishop of Llandaff.In contrast to the...
. He died on 20 April 1970.
Publications
- The Development of Higher Education in Wales (1935)
- Life of Thomas Edward Ellis Vol. I (1944) and Vol. II (1948) – his father (1952);
- T. C. EdwardsThomas Charles EdwardsThomas Charles-Edwards was a Welsh minister, writer and academic who was the first Principal of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth....
letters (ed.) (1952, 1953) (1954) (1955) (1957) (1958) (1959) - Life of J. H. Davies (1963) – his uncle (1967)
- Life of Ellis Jones Griffith (1969)
Ellis also made a number of contributions to the Dictionary of Welsh Biography
Dictionary of Welsh Biography
The Dictionary of Welsh Biography is a dictionary of biographies of Welsh men and women who have made a unique contribution to Welsh life over seventeen centuries...
(published by the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion
Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion
The Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion was founded in 1751 as a literary society devoted to the preservation of the Welsh language. It was founded by two brothers, Lewis Morris and Richard Morris, natives of Anglesey...
) and articles and reviews in various English- and Welsh-language journals.