John Edwards (1699–1776) facts for kids

John Edwards (whose Welsh name was Siôn y Potiau) was a Welsh poet and translator. He was baptized on December 27, 1699, and passed away in 1776. He is best known for translating a famous book called Pilgrim's Progress.

Meet John Edwards

John Edwards was born in a place called Glyn Ceiriog in Denbighshire, Wales, around 1699. He worked as a weaver, which means he made cloth.

When he was younger, John Edwards spent seven years working in a bookshop in London. This job helped him learn a lot about books and writing. It also helped him become a skilled poet and translator.

His Famous Translation

One of John Edwards's most important works was translating Pilgrim's Progress. This book was originally written by John Bunyan. Edwards translated it into Welsh, and his version was published between 1767 and 1768. A translator changes a book from one language to another.

Family and Legacy

John Edwards had two sons, named Cain and Abel. His son Cain became known for publishing almanacs. An almanac is a special book published every year. It contains useful information like dates, weather forecasts, and facts. People believe John Edwards might have also created almanacs himself.

John Edwards even designed his own gravestone. He chose a special Bible verse (1 Corinthians chapter 15, verse 52) to be written on it in Latin. He died in 1776 and was buried in Glyn Ceiriog on December 28.