David Owen
Composer
1712 – 1741
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Who was David Owen?
David Owen was a Welsh harpist, best remembered as the composer of the popular song, "Dafydd y Garreg Wen", which according to tradition Owen composed as he was dying. Dafydd y Garreg Wen was later adapted and published by harpist Edward Jones.
David Owen was the son of Owen Humphreys of Ynyscynhaearn in Caernarfonshire. His mother's maiden name was Gwen Roberts. He composed several well-known airs.
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