Dafydd ap Gwilym
14th-century Welsh poet
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Dafydd ap Gwilym was born on 1320[1] in Ceredigion[2]. He died on 1380[3]. He worked as a poet[4], writer[5], and bard[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (294 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Brogynin Fawr[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1370[9]
- Mother: Ardidvil[10]
- Country of citizenship: Wales[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Dafydd ap Gwilym[13]
- Family name: Gwilym[14]
- Given name: Dafydd[15]
- Official website: https://dafyddapgwilym.net[16]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dafydd ap Gwilym[17]
- Floruit: January 1, 1340[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Welsh[21]
- Commons Creator page: Dafydd ap Gwilym[22]
Why It Matters
Dafydd ap Gwilym has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Dafydd ap Gwilym born?
Dafydd ap Gwilym was born in Ceredigion[2].
Who were Dafydd ap Gwilym's parents?
Dafydd ap Gwilym's mother was Ardidvil[10].
What did Dafydd ap Gwilym do for work?
Dafydd ap Gwilym worked as a poet[4], writer[5], and bard[6].