William Penfro Rowlands, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Penfro Rowlands
Welsh school teacher and composer
Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1860
Place of Birth: Llys y Fran, Wales, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 22-Oct-1937
Profession: composer
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About William Penfro Rowlands
- William Penfro Rowlands (19 April 1860 – 22 October 1937) was a Welsh schoolteacher and composer.Rowlands was born at Llys y Frân, Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro in the Welsh language, hence his middle name).
- Probably his best-known composition is the hymn-tune "Blaenwern", composed in 1905.
- As well as being a church musician, Rowlands taught in several schools and was conductor of the Morriston United Choral Society.He died in Swansea and is buried in Morriston Cemetery, Swansea, plot B11.
- A memorial stone to the composer was unveiled in March 1998, close to his birthplace.
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