About Dafydd Jones
Lived 1803 – 1868 (aged 64–65). Dafydd Jones was a British musician, poet and songwriter.
Dafydd Jones or Dewi Dywyll (1803 – 1868) was a Welsh balladeer who performed in the Welsh language. His father was a carpenter in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, and he was born on the estate of Dolau Bach there. He was also known as Deio'r Cantwr (Davy the Singer) and Dewi Medi (Harvest Dave). Dafydd Jones gained the name Dewi Dywyll, which means Blind Davy, due to being blinded by accident.
Jones wrote ballads and sang them, gaining fame for his impromptu singing all over Wales in an age of wandering balladeers who were popular characters. He wrote at least 70 ballads according to the National Library of Wales.
Jones died at Lampeter in 1868.
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Who was Dafydd Jones?
Welsh balladeer (1803–1868)
When was Dafydd Jones born?
Dafydd Jones was born in 1803 in Llanybydder.
When did Dafydd Jones die?
Dafydd Jones died in 1868.
What was Dafydd Jones's occupation?
Dafydd Jones was a musician, poet and songwriter.
What nationality was Dafydd Jones?
Dafydd Jones was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dafydd Jones (Dewi Dywyll)
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