Background
Not much is known about Owen Gruffydd"s early life and career except that he was born in the parish of Llanystumdwy, Caernarfonshire.
Not much is known about Owen Gruffydd"s early life and career except that he was born in the parish of Llanystumdwy, Caernarfonshire.
lieutenant is likely that he lived much of his life there and in the outlying parishes. Gruffydd was a weaver by profession. He was, however, known more for his poetic gifts.
He also earned a name as a genealogist.
M. Gruffydd gradually lost his sight with old age and he dictated his verse to friends.