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John Hughes
Born: 22nd November 1873, Dowlais, Wales
Died: 14th May 1932, Llantwit Fardre, Wales
Nationality: Welsh
John Hughes was a Welsh composer of hymn tunes. He is most widely known for the tune Cwm Rhondda.
Hughes was born in Dowlais, and brought up in Llanilltud Faerdref (in English: Llantwit Fardre), Pontypridd. At the age of 12 he began work in Glynn Colliery in his home town and subsequently became a clerk at the Great Western Colliery Pontypridd where he worked for over 40 years. He served as a deacon and leader of the congregational singing in Salem Baptist Chapel in Llanilltud Faerdref.
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