David Rowlands (Dewi Môn)

David Rowlands (Dewi Môn) (4 March 1836 – 7 January 1907) was a Welsh Congregational minister, college head and poet.

The son of John and Margaret Rowlands, he was born on 4 March 1836 at Geufron, Rhosybol, Anglesey.

W. Griffith of Holyhead, Rowlands became an independent preacher, and in 1853 entered Bala Congregational College.

He took part in Breconshire politics and was a member of the committee which drafted the county scheme of intermediate education.

He was a prominent figure in Welsh literary and political life, but in poor health in his later years.

David Rowlands (Dewi Môn)