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William Owen of Prysgol (December 1813 - July 20, 1893) was a Welsh hymn writer at Bangor, Wales. He composed the Welsh hymn tune Bryn Calfaria and other hymns. His work also includes several temperance pieces.[1] His anthem 'Ffynnon Ddisglair' and hymns 'Alma' and 'Deemster' were some his most popular.[2]

After marriage, he resided at Prysgol, a farmhouse near Caeathro, a few kilometers inland from Caernarfon.

He died 20 July 1893, aged 79, and is buried in Caeathro chapel burial ground.

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  1. ^ "OWEN, WILLIAM ('William Owen of Prysgol,' 1813 - 1893), musician | Dictionary of Welsh Biography". biography.wales.
  2. ^ "William Owen, Prysgol, Papers, - National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts". archives.library.wales.
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