Edward Dafydd (died 1690), also known as Edward David, was a 17th-century Welsh poet from
Margam
Margam is a suburb and community of Port Talbot in the Welsh county borough of Neath Port Talbot, Wales, close to junction 39 of the M4 motorway. The community had a population of 3,017 in 2011; the built up area being larger and extending into T ...
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Glamorganshire
, HQ = Cardiff
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Prominence
By some Dafydd was considered the most prominent Glamorganshire bard of the 17th century. According to
Iolo Morganwg
Edward Williams, better known by his bardic name Iolo Morganwg (; 10 March 1747 – 18 December 1826), was a Welsh antiquarian, poet and collector.Jones, Mary (2004)"Edward Williams/Iolo Morganwg/Iolo Morgannwg" From ''Jones' Celtic Encyclopedi ...
, he was tutored by Llywelyn Siôn, who dwelt in
Laleston
Laleston is a village and a community in Bridgend County Borough, south Wales, directly west of Bridgend town centre. The village takes its name from the Norman Lageles family who settled in the area. Buildings of note in the village include St D ...
, a neighbouring parish. None of his work is thought to have been produced after 1665.
Dafydd is believed to have been admitted as a graduate of the gathering known as Gorsedd Morganwg in 1620. In 1660, he served as its President. He died in 1690.
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Welsh male poets
17th-century Welsh poets
1690 deaths
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People from Glamorgan
17th-century male writers
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