David Thomas (composer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Thomas (composer)

Welsh composer, born 1881

Date of Birth: 15-Apr-1881

Place of Birth: Cwmavon, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 13-May-1928

Profession: composer, musician

Nationality: Wales, United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Aries

David John Thomas (15 April 1881 – 13 May 1928), often known by his bardic name of "Afan", was a Welsh composer, conductor, and organist. Thomas is remembered mainly for his hymn tunes and songs such as "Drosom ni" and "Cymru fach i mi".
His other works include a cantata, "Merch y Llyn" ("Lady of the Lake"), and a choral work, "He Fell Among Thieves", a setting of the famous poem by Sir Henry Newbolt.