Background
Owen was born in Dolgellau, Merionethshire, on 13 May 1820.
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Robert Owen
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After being educated at Ruthin School, Owen attended Jesus College, Oxford, matriculating in 1838.
Career
He obtained a third-class Bachelor of Arts degree in Literae Humaniores in 1842, with further degrees of Master of Arts (1845) and Bachelor of Divinity (1852). He was a Fellow of Jesus College from 1845 until 1864, when an allegation of immorality forced his resignation. In 1843, Owen was ordained by Christopher Bethell, Bishop of Bangor.
However, he held no position after serving as curate until 1845 at Tremeirchion.
Owen was a supporter of disestablishment of the Welsh Church, believing that this would help promote its catholic character. After his resignation, he retired to his estate at Vron-y-graig, Barmouth, and carried on his writings.
He died, unmarried, on 6 April 1902 and was buried at Llanaber.
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Religion
Catholic