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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
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Gwalchmai ap MeilyrGwalchmai ap Meilyr
(fl. c.1130–1180)
Welsh poet from Anglesey, one of the early Gogynfeirdd.
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Augusta HallHall (Augusta)
(1802–1896)
Augusta Hall (née Waddington) was a patron of Welsh language and culture.
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Hopcyn ap Tomas ab EinionHopcyn ap Tomas ab Einion
(fl. 1337–1408)
Hopkyn ap Thomas
Welsh nobleman and patron.
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Huw MachnoHuw Machno
(fl. 1585–1637)
Welsh poet.
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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
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Ieuan ap Rhydderch ab Ieuan LlwydIeuan ap Rhydderch ab Ieuan Llwyd
(fl. 1430–1470)
Welsh poet, son of Rhydderch ap Ieuan Llwyd
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Ieuan BrechfaIeuan Brechfa
Welsh poet and genealogist.
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Ieuan GethinIeuan Gethin
(fl. c.1390–1470)
Ieuan Gethin ap Ieuan ap Lleision, Welsh gentleman poet from Morgannwg (Glamorgan).
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Iolo GochIolo Goch
(c.1320–c.1398)
Welsh poet
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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.
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Iorwerth FynglwydIorwerth Fynglwyd
(fl. c.1480–1527)
Welsh poet.
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David JenkinsJenkins (David)
(1912–2002)
Welsh librarian and scholar.
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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.
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David Gwenallt JonesJones (David Gwenallt)
(1899–1968)
Jones (David James), Jones (D. Gwenallt)
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David Jones [of Trefriw]Jones (David) ... of Trefriw
(1708?–1785)
No short description available
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G. Hartwell JonesJones (G. Hartwell)
(1859–1944)
Welsh clergyman and historian.
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Huw JonesJones (Huw)
(1700?–1782)
Welsh poet, balladist and publisher.
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John Jones [Myrddin Fardd]Jones (John) ... Myrddin Fardd
(1836–1921)
Myrddin Fardd
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John Jones [of Gellilyfdy]Jones (John) ... of Gellilyfdy
(1570s–1658?)
Welsh calligrapher and transcriber of Welsh manuscripts
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Owen Jones [Owain Myfyr]Jones (Owen) ... Owain Myfyr
(1741–1814)
Owain Myfyr
Welsh skinner and antiquary
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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.
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Rowland JonesJones (Rowland)
(1722–1774)
Welsh linguist; proposed the theory that Celtic was the ancestral language of Welsh, English, Latin and Greek
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Thomas JonesJones (Thomas)
(1910–1972)
No short description available
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Thomas Jones [d. 1713]Jones (Thomas) ... d. 1713
(d. 1713)
Welsh bookseller, publisher, etc.
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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.
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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.
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Lewys Glyn CothiLewys Glyn Cothi
(fl. 1447–1489)
Lewis Glyn Cothi, Llywelyn y Glyn
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David Myrddin LloydLloyd (David Myrddin)
(1909–1981)
Welsh scholar and librarian.
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Howel William LloydLloyd (Howel William)
(1816–1893)
Welsh antiquary.
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John Edward LloydLloyd (John Edward)
(1861–1947)
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Llywarch ap BranLlywarch ap Bran
(supp. fl. c. 1137)
in late Welsh genealogical tradition, founder of one of the ‘fifteen (noble) tribes of Gwynedd’
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Llywarch HenLlywarch Hen
(supp. fl. 6th century)
Legendary British prince of the Old North (Hen Ogledd).
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Llywarch LlaetyLlywarch Llaety
(fl. c. 1140–1160)
Welsh poet
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Llywelyn ab EdnyfedLlywelyn ab Ednyfed
(fl. c. 1400–1460?)
Welsh poet
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Llywelyn ab Owain ap Cynfrig MoelLlywelyn ab Owain ap Cynfrig Moel
(fl. c. 1480?)
Welsh poet
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Llywelyn ab y MoelLlywelyn ab y Moel
(d. 1440)
Llywelyn ab y Moel o’r Pantri, Welsh poet
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Llywelyn ap GutunLlywelyn ap Gutun
(fl. c. 1480)
Welsh poet.
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Llywelyn SiônLlywelyn Siôn
(c.1540–c.1615(?))
Llywelyn of Llangewydd
Llywelyn of Llangewydd, Welsh poet and farmer
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Madog ap MareduddMadog ap Maredudd
(r. 1132–d. 1160)
King of Powys.
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Maredudd ap RhysMaredudd ap Rhys
(fl. c.1450–1483)
Meredudd ap Rhys
Welsh poet and priest based in Powys.
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Hugh Maurice [1775-1825]Maurice (Hugh) ... 1775-1825
(1775–1825)
Welsh skinner and scribe.
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William MauriceMaurice (William)
(d. 1680)
Welsh antiquary, collector of manuscripts
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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.
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Lewis Morris [1833-1907]Morris (Lewis) ... 1833-1907
(1833–1907)
Welsh poet who wrote in English, great-grandson of his better known namesake.
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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.
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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.
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Roger Morris [of Coed y Talwrn]Morris (Roger) ... of Coed y Talwrn
(fl. 1590)
Humanist scholar and collector and copier of manuscripts.
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William Morris [1705-1763]Morris (William) ... 1705-1763
(1705–1763)
Welsh antiquary and botanist, brother of Lewis, Richard and John Morris.
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V. E. Nash-WilliamsNash-Williams (V. E.)
(1897–1955)
Nash-Williams (Vcitor Erle)
Welsh archaeologist.
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Aneurin OwenOwen (Aneurin)
(1792–1851)
Welsh historian and scholar, son of William Owen Pughe; known for his editions of Cyfraith Hywel Dda.
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George Owen [of Henllys]Owen (George) ... of Henllys
(c.1552–c.1613)
Harry (George Owen)
Welsh clergyman in the Church of England, antiquarian, genealogist and cartographer.
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Goronwy OwenOwen (Goronwy)
(1723–1769)
Gronwy Ddu
Welsh poet and cleric.
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David Parry [d. 1714]Parry (David) ... d. 1714
(1682?–1714)
Welsh scholar from Cardigan, who assisted Edward Lhuyd on his travels in Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Brittany, and became keeper of the Ashmolean in Oxford.
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T. H. Parry-WilliamsParry-Williams (T. H.)
(1887–1975)
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Paul AurelianPaul Aurelian
(supp. fl. late 5th/6th century)
British saint known for his legendary career in Wales and Brittany, where he is said to have founded a monastery and episcopate at Saint-Pol-de-Léon, which bears his name.
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Huw Pennant [Syr]Pennant (Huw) ... Syr
(fl. 15th century (second half)–1514)
Welsh poet; scribe of Peniarth MS 182.
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Thomas PennantPennant (Thomas)
(1726–1798)
Welsh naturalist, traveller and antiquary.
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Jenkin Thomas PhilippsPhilipps (Jenkin Thomas)
(d. 1755)
Welsh author, linguist and private tutor to the children of George II.
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Egerton PhillimorePhillimore (Egerton)
(1856–1937)
British scholar.
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Thomas PowelPowel (Thomas)
(1845–1922)
No short description available
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Thomas Price [pseud. Carnhuanawc]Price (Thomas) ... pseud. Carnhuanawc
(1787–1848)
Carnhuanawc
Welsh historian
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Thomas Price [Tomos Prys]Price (Thomas) ... Tomos Prys
(c.1564–1634)
Prys (Tomos)
Welsh poet, adventurer; son of Ellis Prys of Plas Iolyn, Denbighshire.
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John PriseSir John Prise, Syr Siôn ap Rhys
(1501/2–1555)
Siôn ap Rhys
Scholar and administrator of Brecon; son of Rhys ap Gwilym ap Llywelyn and of Gwenllian daughter of Hywel ap Madog.
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Robert John PrysePryse (Robert John)
(1807–1889)
Gweirydd ap Rhys
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William Owen PughePughe (William Owen)
(d. 1835)
Idrison
Welsh scholar, antiquarian, author, lexicographer; author of a Welsh and English Dictionary (1803)
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William Jenkins ReesRees (William Jenkins)
(1772–1855)
Welsh cleric and antiquary.
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William Rees [1808-1873]Rees (William) ... 1808-1873
(1808–1873)
Welsh printer and publisher active in Llandovery.
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William Rees [Gwilym Hiraethog]Rees (William) ... Gwilym Hiraethog
(1802–1883)
Welsh minister, author and politician.
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RhisierdynRhisierdyn
(fl. 14th c.)
No short description available
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Rhygyfarch ap SulienRhygyfarch ap Sulien
(1056/7–1099)
No short description available
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John David RhysRhys (John David)
(1534–1609?)
Rhys (Siôn Dafydd), Rhaesus (Jo. David)
Welsh physician, scholar and grammarian
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Richard ap John of ScorleganRichard ap John of Scorlegan
(fl. 1578–1611)
No short description available
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Thomas Richards [1710-1790]Richards (Thomas) ... 1710-1790
(1710–1790)
Welsh cleric and lexicographer.
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William RichardsRichards (William)
(1749–1818)
Welsh Baptist pastor and antiquarian
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Thomas Rowland RobertsRoberts (Thomas Rowland)
(1857?–1940)
No short description available
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Thomas RobertsRoberts (Thomas)
(1884–1960)
Welsh scholar.
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William Roberts [Nefydd]Roberts (William) ... Nefydd
(1813–1872)
Nefydd
Welsh Baptist minster, author, printer and collector.
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Henry RowlandsRowlands (Henry)
(1655–1723)
Welsh antiquary, priest and vicar of Llanidan, Anglesey; author of Mona Antiqua Restaurata.
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Saint TathanSaint Tathan
(supp. fl. 5th century)
Meuthi, Tathan
No short description available
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William SalesburySalesbury (William)
(c. 1520–c. 1584)
Salusbury (William)
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SefnynSefnyn
(fl. c.14th century, second half)
Welsh poet.
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Siôn ap HywelSiôn ap Hywel
(fl. late 15th/16th c.)
Siôn ap Hywel ap Llywelyn Fychan
Welsh poet.
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William Thomas [Islwyn]Thomas (William) ... Islwyn
(1832–1878)
Islwyn ... William Thomas
Welsh minister and poet, known by his bardic name Islwyn.
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Robert VaughanVaughan (Robert)
(d. 1667)
Welsh antiquary; collector of manuscripts in the Hengwrt library
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Thomas WiliemsWiliems (Thomas)
(c.1545–1622?)
Williams (Thomas) ... of Trefriw, Williems (Thomas) ... of Trevriw
Welsh priest, physician, scribe and scholar.
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Eliezer WilliamsWilliams (Eliezer)
(1754–1820)
Welsh clergyman in the Church of England and a genealogist.
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Griffith John WilliamsWilliams (Griffith John)
(1892–1963)
No short description available
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John Williams [1760-1826]Williams (John) ... 1760-1826
(1760–1826)
Welsh cleric and schoolmaster.
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John Williams [physician and benefactor]Williams (John) ... physician and benefactor
(1840–1926)
Sir John Williams, 1st baronet, physician and a benefactor who took a keen interest in Welsh literature and culture, collected manuscripts and books and is recognised as the principal founder of the National Library of Wales.
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Moses WilliamsWilliams (Moses)
(1685–1742)
Welsh scholar, antiquarian and clergyman.
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Robert Williams [1810-1881]Williams (Robert) ... 1810-1881
(1810–1881)
No short description available
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Taliesin WilliamsWilliams (Taliesin)
(1787–1847)
Taliesin ab Iolo
Welsh educator, poet and author, son of Edward Williams (Iolo Morganwg).
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William WottonWotton (William)
(1666–1727)
English cleric and scholar, known for having produced a text and Latin translation of the Cyfraith Hywel (published, posthumously, in 1730).
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Ellis WynneWynne (Ellis)
(1671–1734)
Wynn (Elis)
Welsh clergyman and author of Gweledigaetheu y bardd cwsc ‘Visions of the sleeping bard’ (London, 1703).
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