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About John Hobson Matthews

Birth

1858

Death

1914

John Hobson Matthews (1858–1914) was an English-born Welsh Roman Catholic poet, Celticist, historian, archivist and solicitor.

John Hobson Matthews was a distinguished historian and archivist dedicated to preserving local history.

His professional background as a solicitor allowed him to bring meticulous attention to detail to his research.

His most notable work explores the history of the parishes of St. Ives, Lelant, Towednack, and Zennor in great depth.

Born in Croydon in 1858, he spent his life documenting the past of English communities.

Throughout his career, he published six works that serve as essential references for regional historical studies.