Edward Dafydd (died 1690), also known as Edward David, was a 17th-century Welsh poet from

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Prominence

By some Dafydd was considered the most prominent Glamorganshire bard of the 17th century. According to

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, he was tutored by Llywelyn Siôn, who dwelt in

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, 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 Year of birth unknown Date of birth unknown Date of death unknown People from Glamorgan 17th-century Welsh male writers {{Wales-poet-stub