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David Davies (harpist)

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Welsh harpist (1817–1855)

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David Davies (1817–1855) was a Welsh harpist. His father was David Davies of Gelligaer, Glamorganshire. He learnt the harp from a young age, and to complete his education studied in France for three years, becoming a skilled performer on the triple harp . He competed at Eisteddfod, and won a number of prizes.

He died in 1855 and is buried in Gelligaer churchyard.

References

  1. Griffith, Robert David. "David Davies". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
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