David Owen (harpist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Welsh harpist
Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1712
Place of Birth: Ynyscynhaearn, Wales, Wales
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: composer
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About David Owen (harpist)
- David Owen (January 1712 – August 1741) was a Welsh harpist, best remembered as the composer of the popular song, "Dafydd y Garreg Wen" ("David of the White Rock"), which according to tradition Owen composed as he was dying.
- Dafydd y Garreg Wen was later adapted and published by harpist Edward Jones. David Owen was the son of Owen Humphreys of Ynyscynhaearn in Caernarfonshire (the surname "Owen" being a patronymic).
- His mother's maiden name was Gwen Roberts.
- He composed several well-known airs.
- He was buried in the churchyard of St Cynhaiarn's Church in his home village of Ynyscynhaearn.
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