About David Thomas
Lived 1828 – 1909 (aged 80). David Thomas was a British poet.
David Thomas (bardic name Dewi Hefin) (4 June 1828 – 9 March 1909) was a Welsh poet and teacher.
Life Thomas was born in Llanwenog, Cardiganshire, south Wales. He went to school in Cribyn and later ran schools in various places in Cardiganshire (Cribyn, Bwlch-y-fafda, Mydroilyn, Llanarth, Cwrtnewydd and Llanwnnen) until his retirement in 1883. His poems were published in four volumes: in 1854, in 1859, in 1866, and in 1883.
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Who was David Thomas?
Welsh poet and teacher, born 1828 (Dewi Hefin)
When was David Thomas born?
David Thomas was born on 4 June 1828 in Llanwenog.
When did David Thomas die?
David Thomas died on 9 March 1909 in Cribyn.
What was David Thomas's occupation?
David Thomas was a poet.
What nationality was David Thomas?
David Thomas was British.
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· DBpedia: David Thomas (Dewi Hefin)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Thomas. https://biography.guide/david-thomas-poet-1828/
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