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Apr 19, 1860 Llys y Fran, Wales, United Kingdom Died on 22 Oct 1937 (aged 77)
Welsh school teacher and composer
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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.
