David Constable

Article summary

David Constable (born Edgware, London 29 September 1939 died Pontllainfraith, Gwent, Wales 26 September 2023 ) was a British candlemaker and author, who ran Candle Maker's Supplies in Gelligroes Mill, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Wales. An expert in candle making, he is noted for being a candlemaker to the British royal family for over 30 years and for British and Hollywood films and television. Constable is also a well-known educator in the art of candle making and has authored several books which have been translated into 10 languages.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1939-09-29 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1939 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of birth: 1988 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1353355916