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2009–2024
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Adam UskAdam Usk
(c. 1350–1430)
Usk (Adam);Adam of Usk
Chronicler and canonist born in Usk (W. Brynbuga), Monmouthshire, and educated at Oxford.
See more Edward AnwylAnwyl (Edward)
(5 August 1866–8 August 1914)
Sir Edward Anwyl, Welsh scholar specialised in Welsh and Celtic studies. Older brother of J. Bodvan Anwyl.
See more Daines BarringtonBarrington (Daines)
(d. 1800)
English lawyer, antiquary and naturalist.
See more Peter C. BartrumBartrum (Peter C.)
(d. 2008)
Scholar of medieval Welsh genealogy.
See more Bleddyn DduBleddyn Ddu
(fl. c.1200)
No short description available
See more BriocBrioc
(supp. fl. 5th/6th century)
Breock;Brieg;Brieuc;Briocus;Briomaglus
Brittonic saint.
See more Brychan BrycheiniogBrychan Brycheiniog
(fl. c.500)
king of Brycheiniog, described as a son of a certain Irish king named Anlach son of Coronac and Marchell, daughter of Tewdrig, king of Garthmadryn (later Brycheiniog).
See more Cadwgan [bishop of Bangor]Cadwgan ... bishop of Bangor
(d. 1241)
Cadwgan of Llandefai
Bishop of Bangor (1215–1235/6), previously abbot of Whitland.
See more Caradog of LlancarfanCaradog of Llancarfan
(d. after 1138)
Caradoc of Llancarfan
Welsh hagiographer
See more Catrin ferch Gruffudd ap HywelCatrin ferch Gruffudd ap Hywel
(fl. c. 1555)
Welsh poet from Anglesey, daughter of one Gruffudd ap Hywel.
See more Edward Charles [1757-1828]Charles (Edward) ... 1757-1828
(1757–1828)
Siamas Gwynedd
Welsh author and poet, known also by his pseudonym Siamas Gwynedd.
See more G. T. ClarkClark (G. T.)
(1809–1898)
British engineer and antiquary.
See more ClydogClydog
(supp. fl. 6th century?)
Saint associated with Merthyr Clydog (modern-day Clodock, Herefordshire), whose legend in the Book of Llandaf tells of his martyrdom and burial and the foundation and history of his church.
See more CollenCollen
(supp. fl. c.600?)
British saint associated with Llangollen (Denbighshire, Wales) and possibly with Langolen (Finistère, Brittany) and Colan (Cornwall).
See more CyngarCyngar
(supp. fl. early 8th century)
Cyngar of Congresbury;Cungar of Congresbury
Patron saint of Congresbury (Cungres-byrig) in Somerset, to which it supposedly gave its name. His origins are obscure. It has been suggested that he was originally a Welsh/British saint, and/or that he was invented to explain the placename and equip Congresbury with an origin story, based perhaps on a version of the Welsh saint. His vita shows certain affinities with 12th-century Welsh Latin hagiography associated with Caradog and the monastery of Llancarfan.
See more Cyngar of LlangefniCyngar of Llangefni
(supp. fl. 6th century?)
Patron saint of Llangefni, Anglesey, and Hope (olim Llangyngar), Flintshire; apparently the saint of this name who is described as kinsman of St Cybi in the latter’s Life. He may be related to St Cungar of Congresbury, whose Life attributes to him two unspecified foundations in Glamorgan.
See more William CynwalCynwal (William)
(d. 1587)
Wiliam Cynwal, of Ysbyty Ifan (Conwy County Borough, north Wales), Welsh poet and transcriber. Manuscripts include NLW MS 21249B.
See more Edward Dafydd [of Margam]Dafydd (Edward) ... of Margam
(c.1600–1678?)
Welsh bardic poet.
See more Dafydd ab EdmwndDafydd ab Edmwnd
(fl. 1450–1490)
Welsh poet.
See more Dafydd ab Ieuan ab IorwerthDafydd ab Ieuan ab Iorwerth
(d. 1503)
Bishop of Asaph (1500-1503), who had been warden of Ruthin and abbot of Valle Crucis, over which he probably continued to preside.
See more Dafydd ab Owain [abbot and bishop]Dafydd ab Owain ... abbot and bishop
(fl. c.1480–d. 1513?)
Welsh cleric who has been abbot of Strata Marcella, Strata Florida and Aberconwy, and bishop of St Asaph.
See more Dafydd ap GwilymDafydd ap Gwilym
(fl. c.1330–1350)
No short description available
See more Dafydd Bach ap Madog WladaiddDafydd Bach ap Madog Wladaidd
(fl. 1340–1390)
Sypyn Cyfeiliog
Welsh poet
See more Dafydd BenwynDafydd Benwyn
(fl. late 16th century)
Dafydd Benwyn
bard of Glamorgan
See more Dafydd Ddu of HiraddugDafydd Ddu of Hiraddug
(d. by 1371)
Dafydd Ddu o Hiraddug;Dafydd Ddu Athro Hiraddug
Welsh poet and editor of a Welsh bardic grammar.
See more Dafydd GorlechDafydd Gorlech
(fl. c.1466/70–1490)
Welsh poet whose name Gorlech refers to an association with the parish of Abergorlech in Cantref Mawr in south-west Wales. At least seven prophetic cywyddau are preserved.
See more Dafydd Llwyd ap Llywelyn ap GruffuddDafydd Llwyd ap Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
(fl. 15th century)
Dafydd Llwyd o Fathafarn;Dafydd Llwyd of Mathafarn
Welsh poet from Mathafarn, Powys.
See more Dafydd Llwyd MathauDafydd Llwyd Mathau
(1601–1629)
Welsh poet.
See more John Humphreys DaviesDavies (John Humphreys)
(1871–1926)
No short description available
See more John Davies [1804-1884]Davies (John) ... 1804-1884
(1804–1884)
Welsh minister, who was also a translator, scholar and linguist.
See more Richard DaviesDavies (Richard)
(d. 1581)
Welsh bishop, first of St Asaph, later of St Davids; a scholar whose achievements included translating parts of the New Testament into Welsh and writing the Epistol at y Cembru.
See more John DeeDee (John)
(13 July 1527–1608/1609)
No short description available
See more Deio ab Ieuan DuDeio ab Ieuan Du
(fl. 1460–1480)
Deio Du of Penadeiniol
Welsh poet.
See more Pol DiverresDiverres (Pol)
(1880–1946)
Diverrès (Pol)
No short description available
See more Charles Edwards [fl. 17th century]Edwards (Charles) ... fl. 17th century
(fl. 17th century)
Welsh Puritan scholar; author of several books
See more Jonathan Edwards [d. 1712]Edwards (Jonathan) ... d. 1712
(1629–1712)
Welsh cleric and theologian; principal of Jesus College (1686-1712).
See more Owen Morgan EdwardsEdwards (Owen Morgan)
(1858–1920)
Welsh historian.
See more Robert Ellis [Cynddelw]Ellis (Robert) ... Cynddelw
(1812–1875)
Cynddelw ... Robert Ellis
No short description available
See more Hywel David EmanuelEmanuel (Hywel David)
(1921–1970)
Welsh scholar of medieval Latin and librarian of the National Library of Wales.
See more D. Simon EvansEvans (D. Simon)
(1921–1998)
Welsh scholar
See more J. Gwenogvryn EvansEvans (J. Gwenogvryn)
(d. 1930)
Welsh palaeographer.
See more Thomas Christopher EvansEvans (Thomas Christopher)
(1846–1918)
No short description available
See more Thomas Evans [of Hendreforfydd]Evans (Thomas) ... of Hendreforfydd
(fl. 1596–1633)
No short description available
See more William Evans [d. 1776]Evans (William) ... d. 1776
(d. 1776)
Welsh Presbyterian scholar, known for A New Welsh–English Dictionary (1771)
See more Richard FentonFenton (Richard)
(1747–1821)
Welsh poet and author of topographical works
See more Gruffudd ab Ieuan ap Llywelyn FychanGruffudd ab Ieuan ap Llywelyn Fychan
(c.1485–1553)
Welsh poet.
See more Gruffudd ap Maredudd ap DafyddGruffudd ap Maredudd ap Dafydd
(fl. 1352–1382)
Welsh poet.
See more Gruffudd GrygGruffudd Gryg
(fl. second half of the 14th century)
Welsh bardic poet from Anglesey, known for writing cywyddau. Best known are those which engage in debate with Dafydd ap Gwilym, two elegies for this poet and a poem in recollection of his pilgrimage to Santagio de Compostella.
See more Elis GruffyddGruffydd (Elis)
(c.1490–1552)
Welsh administrator and soldier as well as a chronicler and translator, who is probably known for having compiled an extensive Welsh-language chronicle of world history.
See more R. Geraint GruffyddGruffydd (R. Geraint)
(1928–2015)
Welsh scholar.
See more
FURTHER RESULTS…
(c. 1350–1430)
Usk (Adam);Adam of Usk
Chronicler and canonist born in Usk (W. Brynbuga), Monmouthshire, and educated at Oxford.
See more Edward AnwylAnwyl (Edward)
(5 August 1866–8 August 1914)
Sir Edward Anwyl, Welsh scholar specialised in Welsh and Celtic studies. Older brother of J. Bodvan Anwyl.
See more Daines BarringtonBarrington (Daines)
(d. 1800)
English lawyer, antiquary and naturalist.
See more Peter C. BartrumBartrum (Peter C.)
(d. 2008)
Scholar of medieval Welsh genealogy.
See more Bleddyn DduBleddyn Ddu
(fl. c.1200)
No short description available
See more BriocBrioc
(supp. fl. 5th/6th century)
Breock;Brieg;Brieuc;Briocus;Briomaglus
Brittonic saint.
See more Brychan BrycheiniogBrychan Brycheiniog
(fl. c.500)
king of Brycheiniog, described as a son of a certain Irish king named Anlach son of Coronac and Marchell, daughter of Tewdrig, king of Garthmadryn (later Brycheiniog).
See more Cadwgan [bishop of Bangor]Cadwgan ... bishop of Bangor
(d. 1241)
Cadwgan of Llandefai
Bishop of Bangor (1215–1235/6), previously abbot of Whitland.
See more Caradog of LlancarfanCaradog of Llancarfan
(d. after 1138)
Caradoc of Llancarfan
Welsh hagiographer
See more Catrin ferch Gruffudd ap HywelCatrin ferch Gruffudd ap Hywel
(fl. c. 1555)
Welsh poet from Anglesey, daughter of one Gruffudd ap Hywel.
See more Edward Charles [1757-1828]Charles (Edward) ... 1757-1828
(1757–1828)
Siamas Gwynedd
Welsh author and poet, known also by his pseudonym Siamas Gwynedd.
See more G. T. ClarkClark (G. T.)
(1809–1898)
British engineer and antiquary.
See more ClydogClydog
(supp. fl. 6th century?)
Saint associated with Merthyr Clydog (modern-day Clodock, Herefordshire), whose legend in the Book of Llandaf tells of his martyrdom and burial and the foundation and history of his church.
See more CollenCollen
(supp. fl. c.600?)
British saint associated with Llangollen (Denbighshire, Wales) and possibly with Langolen (Finistère, Brittany) and Colan (Cornwall).
See more CyngarCyngar
(supp. fl. early 8th century)
Cyngar of Congresbury;Cungar of Congresbury
Patron saint of Congresbury (Cungres-byrig) in Somerset, to which it supposedly gave its name. His origins are obscure. It has been suggested that he was originally a Welsh/British saint, and/or that he was invented to explain the placename and equip Congresbury with an origin story, based perhaps on a version of the Welsh saint. His vita shows certain affinities with 12th-century Welsh Latin hagiography associated with Caradog and the monastery of Llancarfan.
See more Cyngar of LlangefniCyngar of Llangefni
(supp. fl. 6th century?)
Patron saint of Llangefni, Anglesey, and Hope (olim Llangyngar), Flintshire; apparently the saint of this name who is described as kinsman of St Cybi in the latter’s Life. He may be related to St Cungar of Congresbury, whose Life attributes to him two unspecified foundations in Glamorgan.
See more William CynwalCynwal (William)
(d. 1587)
Wiliam Cynwal, of Ysbyty Ifan (Conwy County Borough, north Wales), Welsh poet and transcriber. Manuscripts include NLW MS 21249B.
See more Edward Dafydd [of Margam]Dafydd (Edward) ... of Margam
(c.1600–1678?)
Welsh bardic poet.
See more Dafydd ab EdmwndDafydd ab Edmwnd
(fl. 1450–1490)
Welsh poet.
See more Dafydd ab Ieuan ab IorwerthDafydd ab Ieuan ab Iorwerth
(d. 1503)
Bishop of Asaph (1500-1503), who had been warden of Ruthin and abbot of Valle Crucis, over which he probably continued to preside.
See more Dafydd ab Owain [abbot and bishop]Dafydd ab Owain ... abbot and bishop
(fl. c.1480–d. 1513?)
Welsh cleric who has been abbot of Strata Marcella, Strata Florida and Aberconwy, and bishop of St Asaph.
See more Dafydd ap GwilymDafydd ap Gwilym
(fl. c.1330–1350)
No short description available
See more Dafydd Bach ap Madog WladaiddDafydd Bach ap Madog Wladaidd
(fl. 1340–1390)
Sypyn Cyfeiliog
Welsh poet
See more Dafydd BenwynDafydd Benwyn
(fl. late 16th century)
Dafydd Benwyn
bard of Glamorgan
See more Dafydd Ddu of HiraddugDafydd Ddu of Hiraddug
(d. by 1371)
Dafydd Ddu o Hiraddug;Dafydd Ddu Athro Hiraddug
Welsh poet and editor of a Welsh bardic grammar.
See more Dafydd GorlechDafydd Gorlech
(fl. c.1466/70–1490)
Welsh poet whose name Gorlech refers to an association with the parish of Abergorlech in Cantref Mawr in south-west Wales. At least seven prophetic cywyddau are preserved.
See more Dafydd Llwyd ap Llywelyn ap GruffuddDafydd Llwyd ap Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
(fl. 15th century)
Dafydd Llwyd o Fathafarn;Dafydd Llwyd of Mathafarn
Welsh poet from Mathafarn, Powys.
See more Dafydd Llwyd MathauDafydd Llwyd Mathau
(1601–1629)
Welsh poet.
See more John Humphreys DaviesDavies (John Humphreys)
(1871–1926)
No short description available
See more John Davies [1804-1884]Davies (John) ... 1804-1884
(1804–1884)
Welsh minister, who was also a translator, scholar and linguist.
See more Richard DaviesDavies (Richard)
(d. 1581)
Welsh bishop, first of St Asaph, later of St Davids; a scholar whose achievements included translating parts of the New Testament into Welsh and writing the Epistol at y Cembru.
See more John DeeDee (John)
(13 July 1527–1608/1609)
No short description available
See more Deio ab Ieuan DuDeio ab Ieuan Du
(fl. 1460–1480)
Deio Du of Penadeiniol
Welsh poet.
See more Pol DiverresDiverres (Pol)
(1880–1946)
Diverrès (Pol)
No short description available
See more Charles Edwards [fl. 17th century]Edwards (Charles) ... fl. 17th century
(fl. 17th century)
Welsh Puritan scholar; author of several books
See more Jonathan Edwards [d. 1712]Edwards (Jonathan) ... d. 1712
(1629–1712)
Welsh cleric and theologian; principal of Jesus College (1686-1712).
See more Owen Morgan EdwardsEdwards (Owen Morgan)
(1858–1920)
Welsh historian.
See more Robert Ellis [Cynddelw]Ellis (Robert) ... Cynddelw
(1812–1875)
Cynddelw ... Robert Ellis
No short description available
See more Hywel David EmanuelEmanuel (Hywel David)
(1921–1970)
Welsh scholar of medieval Latin and librarian of the National Library of Wales.
See more D. Simon EvansEvans (D. Simon)
(1921–1998)
Welsh scholar
See more J. Gwenogvryn EvansEvans (J. Gwenogvryn)
(d. 1930)
Welsh palaeographer.
See more Thomas Christopher EvansEvans (Thomas Christopher)
(1846–1918)
No short description available
See more Thomas Evans [of Hendreforfydd]Evans (Thomas) ... of Hendreforfydd
(fl. 1596–1633)
No short description available
See more William Evans [d. 1776]Evans (William) ... d. 1776
(d. 1776)
Welsh Presbyterian scholar, known for A New Welsh–English Dictionary (1771)
See more Richard FentonFenton (Richard)
(1747–1821)
Welsh poet and author of topographical works
See more Gruffudd ab Ieuan ap Llywelyn FychanGruffudd ab Ieuan ap Llywelyn Fychan
(c.1485–1553)
Welsh poet.
See more Gruffudd ap Maredudd ap DafyddGruffudd ap Maredudd ap Dafydd
(fl. 1352–1382)
Welsh poet.
See more Gruffudd GrygGruffudd Gryg
(fl. second half of the 14th century)
Welsh bardic poet from Anglesey, known for writing cywyddau. Best known are those which engage in debate with Dafydd ap Gwilym, two elegies for this poet and a poem in recollection of his pilgrimage to Santagio de Compostella.
See more Elis GruffyddGruffydd (Elis)
(c.1490–1552)
Welsh administrator and soldier as well as a chronicler and translator, who is probably known for having compiled an extensive Welsh-language chronicle of world history.
See more R. Geraint GruffyddGruffydd (R. Geraint)
(1928–2015)
Welsh scholar.
See more
FURTHER RESULTS…
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