St Davids - Notable People

Notable People

Asser, mentor of King Alfred the Great, and writer of his biography, was a monk at St David's before being called into Alfred's service.

Henry Hicks (1837-1899), eminent surgeon and geologist, was born at St David's and practised there from 1862 until 1871.

Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656), eminent English musician and composer, was born in St David's.

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