John Dee

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A biography of Welsh scientist, John Dee.

Story of the life and work of scientist, John Dee (born in 1527 in London of Welsh descent). He was friends with Elizabeth 1 and Twm Sion Cati.
From: Made in Wales Programme 4
First broadcast : 05 October 2001

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11

Subject : History

Topic : Tudors and Stuarts

Keywords : Tudors, Elizabethan life, History of Welsh scientists, John Dee

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of Elizabethan life and Welsh scientists.


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