About David Evans
Lived 1705 – 1788 (aged 82–83). David Evans was a Welsh writer and musician.
David Evans (1705–1788) was a Welsh Anglican priest, writer and musician.
Life Evans was born in Llangynyw, Montgomeryshire, Wales, where his father (also called David Evans) was the local priest. After studying at Jesus College, Oxford, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1728 and Master of Arts degree in 1731, he was ordained into the Church of England. In 1734 he was appointed to the parish of Llanddwyn. In 1737, he became the rector of Llanerfyl, moving to Llanymynech in 1767 and becoming a canon of St Asaph in 1772. He died in 1788 and was buried at Llanymynech.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was David Evans?
Welsh priest, born 1705
When was David Evans born?
David Evans was born in 1705 in Llangynyw.
When did David Evans die?
David Evans died in 1788 in Llanymynech.
What was David Evans's occupation?
David Evans was a writer and musician.
What nationality was David Evans?
David Evans was Welsh.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Evans (canon at St Asaph)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Evans. https://biography.guide/david-evans-writer/
MLA: "David Evans." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-evans-writer/.
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