Gwyn Morgan (writer)

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Gwyn Morgan (born 28 May 1954) is a Welsh-language author.

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Background and career

Born and raised in Trecynon near Aberdare, as the only son of Gilbert and Margaret Morgan.

He was educated at Ysgol Gymraeg Ynyslwyd, Aberdâr, Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen, Pontypridd; and Trinity College, Carmarthen.

He has been a teacher in Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed and in Ysgol Gymraeg Ynyslwyd, Aberdar. He currently works as an advisory teacher with a company in Trefforest.

He is married to Joyce [Morgan] who was head of the Welsh department at Blaengwawr Comprehensive School. His stepson is the Welsh Nationalist academic, Dafydd Trystan Davies.

He published his first poem in Y Faner in 1976.

He lives near the small village of Penderyn.

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References

"Gwyn Morgan Writer Profile". Art Council of Wales. Archived from the original on 27 September 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2008.