- Ffred Ffransis
Ffred Ffransis (born Frederick Sefton Francis,
14 June ,1948 ), is a prominent member ofCymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (The Welsh Language Society).He was born in
Colwyn Bay , but lived inRhyl 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 theUniversity of Wales, Aberystwyth .He quickly became involved in the Welsh language scene, and became a prominent Welsh language activist. He has served many jail sentences for his non-violent direct actions in the name of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg.
He is married to
Meinir Ffransis , the daughter ofGwynfor Evans ,Plaid Cymru 's first member of Parliament, and has 7 children - Lleucu Meinir, Carys Llywelyn, Angharad Clwyd, Hedd Gwynfor,Gwenno Teifi , Siriol Teifi and Ioan Teifi.Ffransis is a supporter of
Bangor City FC and is a season ticket holder at Farrar Road.References
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