Dewi Morgan

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.


Dewi Morgan
Born
David Morgan

1877
'Bryndderwen', Dôl-y-Bont, Cardiganshire, Wales
Died1 April 1971
'Carreg Afon', Dole, Cardiganshire, Wales
Other names"Dewi Teifi"
EducationRhydypennau Board School
Occupation(s)Journalist and poet
Notable work'Cantre'r Gwaelod'
StyleCynghanedd
Spouses
  • (1) Minnie Davies
  • (2) Olwen Eluned Jones (1899–1947)
  • (3) Sarah Margaretta Morgan (1877–1957)
ChildrenWilliam Gwynn Morgan (1913–1956); Dafydd Elystan Morgan (1932–2020); Deulwyn Morgan (1936–2000)
Parent(s)William Morgan (1842–1917) and Jane James (1846–1922)
AwardsNational Eisteddfod Chair (1925)
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