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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 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)
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 Jaspar GryffythGryffyth (Jaspar)
(d. 1614)
Gryffyth (Jasper), Griffith (Jaspar)
Welsh clergyman and collector of manuscripts.
See more Guto'r GlynGuto’r Glyn
(fl. c.1431–c.1490)
Welsh poet who produced a substantial body of praise poetry. His patrons included men such as Sir Richard Gethin of Builth, William Herbert of Raglan, Sir Roger Kynaston of Knockin and Henry Griffith of Newcourt.
See more Gutun OwainGutun Owain
(fl. second half of the 15th century)
Gruffudd ap Huw ab Owain
Gutun Owain (Gruffudd ap Huw ab Owain), Welsh poet and scribe
See more Gwalchmai ap MeilyrGwalchmai ap Meilyr
(fl. c.1130–1180)
Welsh poet from Anglesey, one of the early Gogynfeirdd.
See more Augusta HallHall (Augusta)
(1802–1896)
Augusta Hall (née Waddington) was a patron of Welsh language and culture.
See more Hopcyn ap Tomas ab EinionHopcyn ap Tomas ab Einion
(fl. 1337–1408)
Hopkyn ap Thomas
Welsh nobleman and patron.
See more Huw MachnoHuw Machno
(fl. 1585–1637)
Welsh poet.
See more Hywel DafiHywel Dafi
(fl. c.1440 – c.1485)
Hywel ap Dafydd ab Ieuan ap Rhys
Hywel ap Dafydd ab Ieuan ap Rhys, al. Hywel Dafi, Welsh poet
See more Ieuan ap Rhydderch ab Ieuan LlwydIeuan ap Rhydderch ab Ieuan Llwyd
(fl. 1430–1470)
Welsh poet, son of Rhydderch ap Ieuan Llwyd
See more Ieuan BrechfaIeuan Brechfa
Welsh poet and genealogist.
See more Ieuan GethinIeuan Gethin
(fl. c.1390–1470)
Ieuan Gethin ap Ieuan ap Lleision, Welsh gentleman poet from Morgannwg (Glamorgan).
See more Iolo GochIolo Goch
(c.1320–c.1398)
Welsh poet
See more Iolo MorganwgIolo Morganwg ... Edward Williams
(1747–1826)
Williams (Edward) ... Iolo Morganwg
Edward Williams, better known by the bardic name he chose for himself, Iolo Morganwg, was a Welsh poet and antiquarian as well as a literary forger.
See more Iorwerth FynglwydIorwerth Fynglwyd
(fl. c.1480–1527)
Welsh poet.
See more David JenkinsJenkins (David)
(1912–2002)
Welsh librarian and scholar.
See more David Johns [cleric and poet]Johns (David) ... cleric and poet
(fl. 1569–1586)
Johns (Dafydd)
Welsh cleric, vicar (or parson?) of Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd (Denbighshire), and poet.
See more David Gwenallt JonesJones (David Gwenallt)
(1899–1968)
Jones (David James), Jones (D. Gwenallt)
No short description available
See more David Jones [of Trefriw]Jones (David) ... of Trefriw
(1708?–1785)
No short description available
See more G. Hartwell JonesJones (G. Hartwell)
(1859–1944)
Welsh clergyman and historian.
See more Huw JonesJones (Huw)
(1700?–1782)
Welsh poet, balladist and publisher.
See more John Jones [Myrddin Fardd]Jones (John) ... Myrddin Fardd
(1836–1921)
Myrddin Fardd
No short description available
See more John Jones [of Gellilyfdy]Jones (John) ... of Gellilyfdy
(1570s–1658?)
Welsh calligrapher and transcriber of Welsh manuscripts
See more Owen Jones [Owain Myfyr]Jones (Owen) ... Owain Myfyr
(1741–1814)
Owain Myfyr
Welsh skinner and antiquary
See more Robert Jones [1810-1879]Jones (Robert) ... 1810-1879
(1810–1879)
Welsh Anglican priest, vicar of All Saints’ Church, Rotherhithe, London, as well as scholar of Welsh language and literature.
See more Rowland JonesJones (Rowland)
(1722–1774)
Welsh linguist; proposed the theory that Celtic was the ancestral language of Welsh, English, Latin and Greek
See more Thomas JonesJones (Thomas)
(1910–1972)
No short description available
See more Thomas Jones [d. 1713]Jones (Thomas) ... d. 1713
(d. 1713)
Welsh bookseller, publisher, etc.
See more KentigernKentigern
(d. 612x614)
Mungo
Patron saint of the diocese of Glasgow, also known by his pet-name Mungo who is described as a Briton, son of St Teneu (Thaney) of Lothian and British chieftain Owain. He may have been based on the female saint Caintigern.
See more John Lewis [of Llynwene]Lewis (John) ... of Llynwene
(d. 1615/1616)
Welsh barrister and historian. He was author of a History of Great-Britain, which did not appear in print until 1729.
See more Lewys Glyn CothiLewys Glyn Cothi
(fl. 1447–1489)
Lewis Glyn Cothi, Llywelyn y Glyn
No short description available
See more David Myrddin LloydLloyd (David Myrddin)
(1909–1981)
Welsh scholar and librarian.
See more Howel William LloydLloyd (Howel William)
(1816–1893)
Welsh antiquary.
See more John Edward LloydLloyd (John Edward)
(1861–1947)
No short description available
See more Llywarch ap BranLlywarch ap Bran
(supp. fl. c. 1137)
in late Welsh genealogical tradition, founder of one of the ‘fifteen (noble) tribes of Gwynedd’
See more Llywarch HenLlywarch Hen
(supp. fl. 6th century)
Legendary British prince of the Old North (Hen Ogledd).
See more Llywarch LlaetyLlywarch Llaety
(fl. c. 1140–1160)
Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ab EdnyfedLlywelyn ab Ednyfed
(fl. c. 1400–1460?)
Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ab Owain ap Cynfrig MoelLlywelyn ab Owain ap Cynfrig Moel
(fl. c. 1480?)
Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ab y MoelLlywelyn ab y Moel
(d. 1440)
Llywelyn ab y Moel o’r Pantri, Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ap GutunLlywelyn ap Gutun
(fl. c. 1480)
Welsh poet.
See more Llywelyn SiônLlywelyn Siôn
(c.1540–c.1615(?))
Llywelyn of Llangewydd
Llywelyn of Llangewydd, Welsh poet and farmer
See more Madog ap MareduddMadog ap Maredudd
(r. 1132–d. 1160)
King of Powys.
See more Maredudd ap RhysMaredudd ap Rhys
(fl. c.1450–1483)
Meredudd ap Rhys
Welsh poet and priest based in Powys.
See more Hugh Maurice [1775-1825]Maurice (Hugh) ... 1775-1825
(1775–1825)
Welsh skinner and scribe.
See more William MauriceMaurice (William)
(d. 1680)
Welsh antiquary, collector of manuscripts
See more William Morgan [d. 1604]Morgan (William) ... d. 1604
(c.1545–1604)
Welsh clergyman, who became bishop of Llandaf (cons. 1595) and subsequently of St Asaph (1601). He is known for having produced the first Welsh translation of the complete Bible (the Old and New Testaments), which took him many years to complete and was finally published in 1588.
See more Lewis Morris [1833-1907]Morris (Lewis) ... 1833-1907
(1833–1907)
Welsh poet who wrote in English, great-grandson of his better known namesake.
See more Lewis Morris [d. 1765]Morris (Lewis) ... Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn
(1701–1765)
Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn ... d. 1765
Welsh scholar and land surveyor. He and his brother Richard founded the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion.
See more Richard Morris [d. 1779]Morris (Richard) ... d. 1779
(17723–1779)
Welsh antiquary, brother of Lewis, William and John Morris, and founder of the Cymmrodorion Society.
See more Roger Morris [of Coed y Talwrn]Morris (Roger) ... of Coed y Talwrn
(fl. 1590)
Humanist scholar and collector and copier of manuscripts.
See more William Morris [1705-1763]Morris (William) ... 1705-1763
(1705–1763)
Welsh antiquary and botanist, brother of Lewis, Richard and John Morris.
See more V. E. Nash-WilliamsNash-Williams (V. E.)
(1897–1955)
Nash-Williams (Vcitor Erle)
Welsh archaeologist.
See more
(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 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)
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 Jaspar GryffythGryffyth (Jaspar)
(d. 1614)
Gryffyth (Jasper), Griffith (Jaspar)
Welsh clergyman and collector of manuscripts.
See more Guto'r GlynGuto’r Glyn
(fl. c.1431–c.1490)
Welsh poet who produced a substantial body of praise poetry. His patrons included men such as Sir Richard Gethin of Builth, William Herbert of Raglan, Sir Roger Kynaston of Knockin and Henry Griffith of Newcourt.
See more Gutun OwainGutun Owain
(fl. second half of the 15th century)
Gruffudd ap Huw ab Owain
Gutun Owain (Gruffudd ap Huw ab Owain), Welsh poet and scribe
See more Gwalchmai ap MeilyrGwalchmai ap Meilyr
(fl. c.1130–1180)
Welsh poet from Anglesey, one of the early Gogynfeirdd.
See more Augusta HallHall (Augusta)
(1802–1896)
Augusta Hall (née Waddington) was a patron of Welsh language and culture.
See more Hopcyn ap Tomas ab EinionHopcyn ap Tomas ab Einion
(fl. 1337–1408)
Hopkyn ap Thomas
Welsh nobleman and patron.
See more Huw MachnoHuw Machno
(fl. 1585–1637)
Welsh poet.
See more Hywel DafiHywel Dafi
(fl. c.1440 – c.1485)
Hywel ap Dafydd ab Ieuan ap Rhys
Hywel ap Dafydd ab Ieuan ap Rhys, al. Hywel Dafi, Welsh poet
See more Ieuan ap Rhydderch ab Ieuan LlwydIeuan ap Rhydderch ab Ieuan Llwyd
(fl. 1430–1470)
Welsh poet, son of Rhydderch ap Ieuan Llwyd
See more Ieuan BrechfaIeuan Brechfa
Welsh poet and genealogist.
See more Ieuan GethinIeuan Gethin
(fl. c.1390–1470)
Ieuan Gethin ap Ieuan ap Lleision, Welsh gentleman poet from Morgannwg (Glamorgan).
See more Iolo GochIolo Goch
(c.1320–c.1398)
Welsh poet
See more Iolo MorganwgIolo Morganwg ... Edward Williams
(1747–1826)
Williams (Edward) ... Iolo Morganwg
Edward Williams, better known by the bardic name he chose for himself, Iolo Morganwg, was a Welsh poet and antiquarian as well as a literary forger.
See more Iorwerth FynglwydIorwerth Fynglwyd
(fl. c.1480–1527)
Welsh poet.
See more David JenkinsJenkins (David)
(1912–2002)
Welsh librarian and scholar.
See more David Johns [cleric and poet]Johns (David) ... cleric and poet
(fl. 1569–1586)
Johns (Dafydd)
Welsh cleric, vicar (or parson?) of Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd (Denbighshire), and poet.
See more David Gwenallt JonesJones (David Gwenallt)
(1899–1968)
Jones (David James), Jones (D. Gwenallt)
No short description available
See more David Jones [of Trefriw]Jones (David) ... of Trefriw
(1708?–1785)
No short description available
See more G. Hartwell JonesJones (G. Hartwell)
(1859–1944)
Welsh clergyman and historian.
See more Huw JonesJones (Huw)
(1700?–1782)
Welsh poet, balladist and publisher.
See more John Jones [Myrddin Fardd]Jones (John) ... Myrddin Fardd
(1836–1921)
Myrddin Fardd
No short description available
See more John Jones [of Gellilyfdy]Jones (John) ... of Gellilyfdy
(1570s–1658?)
Welsh calligrapher and transcriber of Welsh manuscripts
See more Owen Jones [Owain Myfyr]Jones (Owen) ... Owain Myfyr
(1741–1814)
Owain Myfyr
Welsh skinner and antiquary
See more Robert Jones [1810-1879]Jones (Robert) ... 1810-1879
(1810–1879)
Welsh Anglican priest, vicar of All Saints’ Church, Rotherhithe, London, as well as scholar of Welsh language and literature.
See more Rowland JonesJones (Rowland)
(1722–1774)
Welsh linguist; proposed the theory that Celtic was the ancestral language of Welsh, English, Latin and Greek
See more Thomas JonesJones (Thomas)
(1910–1972)
No short description available
See more Thomas Jones [d. 1713]Jones (Thomas) ... d. 1713
(d. 1713)
Welsh bookseller, publisher, etc.
See more KentigernKentigern
(d. 612x614)
Mungo
Patron saint of the diocese of Glasgow, also known by his pet-name Mungo who is described as a Briton, son of St Teneu (Thaney) of Lothian and British chieftain Owain. He may have been based on the female saint Caintigern.
See more John Lewis [of Llynwene]Lewis (John) ... of Llynwene
(d. 1615/1616)
Welsh barrister and historian. He was author of a History of Great-Britain, which did not appear in print until 1729.
See more Lewys Glyn CothiLewys Glyn Cothi
(fl. 1447–1489)
Lewis Glyn Cothi, Llywelyn y Glyn
No short description available
See more David Myrddin LloydLloyd (David Myrddin)
(1909–1981)
Welsh scholar and librarian.
See more Howel William LloydLloyd (Howel William)
(1816–1893)
Welsh antiquary.
See more John Edward LloydLloyd (John Edward)
(1861–1947)
No short description available
See more Llywarch ap BranLlywarch ap Bran
(supp. fl. c. 1137)
in late Welsh genealogical tradition, founder of one of the ‘fifteen (noble) tribes of Gwynedd’
See more Llywarch HenLlywarch Hen
(supp. fl. 6th century)
Legendary British prince of the Old North (Hen Ogledd).
See more Llywarch LlaetyLlywarch Llaety
(fl. c. 1140–1160)
Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ab EdnyfedLlywelyn ab Ednyfed
(fl. c. 1400–1460?)
Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ab Owain ap Cynfrig MoelLlywelyn ab Owain ap Cynfrig Moel
(fl. c. 1480?)
Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ab y MoelLlywelyn ab y Moel
(d. 1440)
Llywelyn ab y Moel o’r Pantri, Welsh poet
See more Llywelyn ap GutunLlywelyn ap Gutun
(fl. c. 1480)
Welsh poet.
See more Llywelyn SiônLlywelyn Siôn
(c.1540–c.1615(?))
Llywelyn of Llangewydd
Llywelyn of Llangewydd, Welsh poet and farmer
See more Madog ap MareduddMadog ap Maredudd
(r. 1132–d. 1160)
King of Powys.
See more Maredudd ap RhysMaredudd ap Rhys
(fl. c.1450–1483)
Meredudd ap Rhys
Welsh poet and priest based in Powys.
See more Hugh Maurice [1775-1825]Maurice (Hugh) ... 1775-1825
(1775–1825)
Welsh skinner and scribe.
See more William MauriceMaurice (William)
(d. 1680)
Welsh antiquary, collector of manuscripts
See more William Morgan [d. 1604]Morgan (William) ... d. 1604
(c.1545–1604)
Welsh clergyman, who became bishop of Llandaf (cons. 1595) and subsequently of St Asaph (1601). He is known for having produced the first Welsh translation of the complete Bible (the Old and New Testaments), which took him many years to complete and was finally published in 1588.
See more Lewis Morris [1833-1907]Morris (Lewis) ... 1833-1907
(1833–1907)
Welsh poet who wrote in English, great-grandson of his better known namesake.
See more Lewis Morris [d. 1765]Morris (Lewis) ... Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn
(1701–1765)
Llewelyn Ddu o Fôn ... d. 1765
Welsh scholar and land surveyor. He and his brother Richard founded the Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion.
See more Richard Morris [d. 1779]Morris (Richard) ... d. 1779
(17723–1779)
Welsh antiquary, brother of Lewis, William and John Morris, and founder of the Cymmrodorion Society.
See more Roger Morris [of Coed y Talwrn]Morris (Roger) ... of Coed y Talwrn
(fl. 1590)
Humanist scholar and collector and copier of manuscripts.
See more William Morris [1705-1763]Morris (William) ... 1705-1763
(1705–1763)
Welsh antiquary and botanist, brother of Lewis, Richard and John Morris.
See more V. E. Nash-WilliamsNash-Williams (V. E.)
(1897–1955)
Nash-Williams (Vcitor Erle)
Welsh archaeologist.
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