Ruabon
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Ruabon (
Rhiwabon) Wrex.
Rywuabon 1291,
Rhiwvabon 1394. ‘Mabon's hill’. Welsh
rhiw. The identity of
Mabon is uncertain.
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Parry, John
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music
Parry, John ( b Bryn Cynan, c. 1710; d Ruabon, 1782). Welsh harpist. Although blind, became most distinguished...to death was in service of Williams Wynn family at Wynnstay, Ruabon. His playing impressed Handel, and the Prince of Wales (later...
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Robertson, James
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music
Robertson, James ( b Liverpool, 1912; d Ruabon, N. Wales, 1991). Eng. conductor. Chorusmaster, Carl Rosa Opera 1938–9; on staff Glyndebourne 1937–...
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Downman, John
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art
Downman, John ( b Ruabon, nr. Wrexham, Wales, c. 1750; d Wrexham, 24 Dec. 1824). British portrait painter. His best work is on a small scale...
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