Dewi Morgan | |
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Born | David Morgan 1877 'Bryndderwen', Dôl-y-Bont, Cardiganshire, Wales |
Died | 1 April 1971 'Carreg Afon', Dole, Cardiganshire, Wales |
Other names | "Dewi Teifi" |
Education | Rhydypennau Board School |
Occupation(s) | Journalist and poet |
Notable work | 'Cantre'r Gwaelod' |
Style | Cynghanedd |
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Children | William Gwynn Morgan (1913–1956); Dafydd Elystan Morgan (1932–2020); Deulwyn Morgan (1936–2000) |
Parent(s) | William Morgan (1842–1917) and Jane James (1846–1922) |
Awards | National Eisteddfod Chair (1925) |
Dewi Morgan (1877 – 1 April 1971), also known by his bardic name "Dewi Teifi", was a Welsh bard, scholar and journalist, who won the Chair at the 1925 National Eisteddfod of Wales in Pwllheli with his important awdl recounting the legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod.