FAMOUS WELSH PEOPLE

ANEURIN BEVAN  (1897-1960)

The Labour icon brought fought for the creation of the NHS with

passion and tactical genius. With an ambition that remains

dazzling today, he used the levers of Government to break the

link between illness and poverty.

WILLIAM MORGAN (1545-1604)

His translation of the full Bible into Welsh was a landmark in the

history of the language and a radical move to give people scripture

in their own tongue.

ROBERT OWEN (1771-1858)

The Newtown-born social reformer helped set the world alight with

his vision of a cooperative society.

OWAIN GLYNDWR (1349-1416)

His revolt against English rule may have failed but his re-emergence

as a folk hero has fuelled a modern sense of nationhood.

GEOFFREY OF MONMOUTH (1100-1155)

Imagine a Britain without the tales of King Arthur.

The 12th century historian preserved the mythology of a vanished land.

GEORGE HERBERT (1593-1633)

The Powys-born writer ranks alongside John Donne as one of the

greatest metaphysical poets who continues to enchant readers worldwide.

DYLAN THOMAS (1914-1953)

The poet transfixed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with

the spoken word and his work is still reaching new fans.

DAVID LLOYD GEORGE (1863-1945)

The last Liberal Prime Minister crackled with ambition and as a

wartime leader and champion of social reform he shaped the UK’s destiny.

   WILLIAM WILLIAMS (1717-1791)

Wales is still known as the home of the world’s greatest choirs,

and is there a hymn writer who can match Williams’ genius?  

 MICHAEL D JONES (1822-1898)

The settlement he founded in Patagonia gave birth to today’s

Welsh-speaking community.