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William Edwards (other)
William Edwards may refer to: Arts and entertainment *William Edwards (architect) (1719–1789), Welsh architect of the Pontypridd bridge in south Wales *William Camden Edwards (1777–1855), Welsh engraver *William Augustus Edwards (1866–1939), American architect in Atlanta *William Albert Edwards (1888–1976), American architect in Santa Barbara, California *William John Edwards (1898–1978), Welsh singer *William J. Edwards (architect) (fl. 1907), American architect, designed the Washington School (Grand Forks, North Dakota) Military *William Edwards (United States Navy officer) (c. 1790–1813), American navy officer *William D. Edwards (1849–1903), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient *William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards (1855–1912), English army officer, awarded the Victoria Cross in the Sudan Politics and law *William Edwards (17th century MP) (fl. 1645), British politician, MP for the City of Chester (UK Parliament constituency), City of Chester *William P. Edwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Edwards (architect)
William Edwards (February 1719 – 7 August 1789) was a Welsh Methodist minister of religion, minister who also practised as a stonemason, architect and bridge engineer. Edwards was born the son of Edward David in Eglwysilan, Caerphilly County Borough in a small farmhouse, and began preaching in his early twenties. In 1745, he became joint pastor of a newly established Union of Welsh Independents, Independent chapel at Groeswen, remaining in the post until his death.''The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales''. John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch (2008) pg106 He taught himself the rudiments of masonry and at the age of 27 was commissioned to build a bridge over the Taff for £500 and to maintain it for 7 years. After several attempts he succeeded and went on to build further bridges across south Wales. On his death, he was buried in St Ilan's church in Eglwysilan, where his tomb is a grade II* listed structure. Three of his sons (Thomas, David and Edwar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
