About John Davies
Lived 1787 – 1855 (aged 67). John Davies was a British stonemason and composer.
John Davies (13 November 1787 – 27 April 1855) was a Welsh stone mason and composer. Born at Banwen, Morriston, Glamorganshire, he began his career as a stone-mason, notably working both day and night. He married at the age of 24, and the couple moved into a house he built in Treboeth, Swansea.
His works include a number of anthems and hymn tunes, such as "Gethsemane" (Lleuad yr Oes, 1827), which was arranged by Rowland Huw Pritchard.
He died in 1855 in Llanelli, and was buried in Mynydd-bach cemetery.
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Who was John Davies?
Welsh stone-mason and composer
When was John Davies born?
John Davies was born on 13 November 1787 in Morriston.
When did John Davies die?
John Davies died on 27 April 1855 in Llanelly.
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John Davies was a stonemason and composer.
What nationality was John Davies?
John Davies was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Davies (composer)
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