David Brynmor Anthony

David Brynmor Anthony (28 October 1886 – 24 January 1966), also known as D. Brynmor Anthony, was a Welsh teacher and academic administrator. He received military awards from the Italians, French, and British for his service during World War I.

Early life and education David Brynmor Anthony was born at Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire, Wales, on 28 October 1886. His parents were Mary (née Harris) and John Gwendraeth Anthony, who was a merchant. He studied in France at the Bibliothèque Nationale and the Sorbonne. He stayed in northern Italy for a period after the war to develop educational programs for Italian soldiers. The University of Florence issued a diploma after he became proficient in the Italian language.

Membership and academic awards Anthony became president of the South Wales branch of the Modern Language Association. Due to his interest in art, he was secretary and chairman of the Contemporary Art Society for Wales and at the University of Wales, he served on the art committee. He served the Welsh National School of Medicine as acting secretary in 1931. Their children were Lois Mary and David Alan Anthony. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.