He was born in Colwyn Bay, but lived in Rhyl 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 the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
He became involved in the Welsh language scene, and became a Welsh language activist. He has served many jail sentences for taking part in non-violent direct action[1] in the name of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg.
He is married to Meinir Ffransis, the daughter of Gwynfor Evans, Plaid Cymru's first member of Parliament, and has seven children - Lleucu Meinir, Carys Llywelyn, Angharad Clwyd, Hedd Gwynfor, Gwenno Teifi, Siriol Teifi and Ioan Teifi.
He is a well known supporter of football club Rhyl F.C.[2]
Referencesedit
^ abOsmond, John (1977). Creative conflict: the politics of Welsh devolution. p. 111. ISBN9780710087416.
ffred, ffransis, born, frederick, sefton, francis, june, 1948, prominent, member, cymdeithas, iaith, gymraeg, welsh, language, society, biography, edithe, born, colwyn, lived, rhyl, most, childhood, english, speaking, parents, marjorie, francis, frederick, fra. Ffred Ffransis born Frederick Sefton Francis 14 June 1948 is a prominent member of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg The Welsh Language Society 1 Biography editHe was born in Colwyn Bay but lived in Rhyl 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 the University of Wales Aberystwyth He became involved in the Welsh language scene and became a Welsh language activist He has served many jail sentences for taking part in non violent direct action 1 in the name of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg He is married to Meinir Ffransis the daughter of Gwynfor Evans Plaid Cymru s first member of Parliament and has seven children Lleucu Meinir Carys Llywelyn Angharad Clwyd Hedd Gwynfor Gwenno Teifi Siriol Teifi and Ioan Teifi He is a well known supporter of football club Rhyl F C 2 References edit a b Osmond John 1977 Creative conflict the politics of Welsh devolution p 111 ISBN 9780710087416 3 Lle TV tv24 co uk Retrieved 31 July 2021 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ffred Ffransis amp oldid 1132620237, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
