John Rhys, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Rhys

British celticist

Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1840

Place of Birth: Ponterwyd, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 17-Dec-1915

Profession: writer, linguist

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Sir John Rhys, (also spelled Rhys; 21 June 1840 – 17 December 1915) was a Welsh scholar, fellow of the British Academy, Celticist and the first Professor of Celtic at Oxford University.