About William Llewelyn Davies
Lived 1887 – 1952 (aged 65). William Llewelyn Davies was a librarian.
Sir William Llewelyn Davies (born William Davies; 11 October 1887 – 11 November 1952) was a Welsh librarian who was chief librarian of the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth from 1930 until his death.
Early life and education Davies was born at Plas Gwyn schoolhouse near Pwllheli, in Caernarfonshire, north Wales. His father was a gamekeeper. He was educated in Porthmadog and was a pupil-teacher in Penrhyndeudraeth before studying at the University College of Wales (later to become Aberystwyth University), taking honours in Welsh.
He died at the age of 65 in Aberystwyth on 11 November 1952. Following his death his ashes were scattered on the grounds of the library.
Personal life He added the surname "Llewelyn" after marrying Gwen Llewellyn in 1914.
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British librarian (1887-1952)
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William Llewelyn Davies was born on 11 October 1887 in Pwllheli.
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William Llewelyn Davies was a librarian.
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