Andrew Brereton

Andrew Brereton (1827–1885) was a Welsh writer. He was born in Anglesey. He worked in Liverpool for a while, before moving to Mold where he worked as a brewer, and a writer. He submitted to a number of periodicals, and frequently attended Eisteddfodau events.[1]

Portrait of Andreas o Vôn (4674316) (cropped)

In 1878 he diverted the money designated to the creation of a national testimonial to him to found a scholarship at University College, Aberystwyth.[1]

He died in 1885.[1]

References
  1. "BRERETON, ANDREW (or HENRY) JONES (1827 - 1885, Andreas o Fôn), writer". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 2 August 2016.


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