This is a list of

Welsh people The Welsh ( cy, Cymry) are an ethnic group native to Wales. "Welsh people" applies to those who were born in Wales ( cy, Cymru) and to those who have Welsh ancestry, perceiving themselves or being perceived as sharing a cultural heritage and ...

( cy, rhestr Cymry); an ethnic group and nation associated with

Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the south west and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in ...

. Historian John Davies argues that the origin of the Welsh nation can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic or other

Celtic languages The Celtic languages ( usually , but sometimes ) are a group of related languages descended from Proto-Celtic. They form a branch of the Indo-European language family. The term "Celtic" was first used to describe this language group by Edwar ...

seem to have been spoken in Wales since much earlier. This list is for people of Welsh heritage and descent, and for those otherwise perceived as Welsh; through either birth or adoption. Only those meeting notability criteria are included. A few people appear in more than one section of the list.

Actors

* Keith Allen (born 1953) * Bennett Arron (born 1973), also comedian and writer *

Stanley Baker Sir William Stanley Baker (28 February 192828 June 1976) was a Welsh actor and film producer. Known for his rugged appearance and intense, grounded screen persona, he was one of the top British male film stars of the late 1950s, and later a pro ...

(1927–1976) * Aneurin Barnard (born 1987) *

Hywel Bennett Hywel Thomas Bennett (8 April 1944 – 24 July 2017) was a Welsh film and television actor. He had a lead role in ''The Family Way'' (1966) and played the titular "thinking man's layabout" James Shelley in the television sitcom '' Shelley'' (1 ...

(1944–2017) * David Bower (born 1969) *

Rob Brydon Robert Brydon Jones (; born 3 May 1965) is a Welsh actor, comedian, impressionist, presenter, singer and writer. He played Dr Paul Hamilton in the Australian/British comedy series ''Supernova'', Bryn West in the BBC sitcom '' Gavin & Stacey'' ...

(born 1965) *

Richard Burton Richard Burton (; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor. Noted for his baritone voice, Burton established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s, and he gave a memorable pe ...

(1925–1984) * Boyd Clack (born 1951), also writer and musician *

Morfydd Clark Morfydd Clark (born ) is a Welsh actress. She is best known for her role as Galadriel in the Amazon Prime fantasy series '' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'' (2022–). She received a number of accolades for her performance in the fil ...

(born 1989) *

Richard Ian Cox Richard Ian Cox (born October 3, 1973) is a Welsh-born Canadian actor, comedian and online radio host. He is best known for his voice work for English language dubs of anime, mainly for ''Inuyasha''. Cox gained prominence for playing the ch ...

(born 1973), also comedian and radio host *

Timothy Dalton Timothy Leonard Dalton Leggett (; born 21 March 1946) is a British actor. Beginning his career on stage, he made his film debut as Philip II of France in the 1968 historical drama '' The Lion in Winter''. He gained international prominence a ...

(born 1946) * Charles Danby (1858-1906) * Hannah Daniel (born 1986) * Josie d'Arby (born 1973), also presenter *

Gareth David-Lloyd Gareth David Lloyd (born 28 March 1981), known professionally as Gareth David-Lloyd, is a Welsh actor and writer best known for his role as Ianto Jones in the British science fiction series ''Torchwood.'' Early life He was born in Bettws, Newp ...

(born 1981) *

Garnon Davies Garnon Davies is a Welsh actor, best known for his television appearances. Life Davies was born in Pyle near Bridgend, South Wales, on 16 December 1982. He attended Ysgol Y ferch O'r Sger primary school and then went on to Welsh-speaking secon ...

(born 1982) * Geraint Wyn Davies (born 1957) * Phoebe Davies (1864–1912) * Richard Davies (1926–2015) * Ryan Davies (1937–1977) *

Windsor Davies Windsor Davies (28 August 1930 – 17 January 2019) was a British actor. He is best remembered for playing Battery Sergeant Major Williams in the sitcom '' It Ain't Half Hot Mum'' (1974–1981) over its entire run. The show's popularity resulted ...

(1930–2019) * Robert East (born 1943) *

Aimee-Ffion Edwards Aimee-Ffion Edwards (born 21 November 1987) is a Welsh actress and singer. She is known for playing Sketch in '' Skins'', Esme Shelby in ''Peaky Blinders'', Sophie in '' Detectorists'' and Abi in '' Loaded''. She also had a starring voice role ...

(born 1987) *

Maudie Edwards Elizabeth Maud Edwards (16 October 1906 – 24 March 1991), professionally known as Maudie Edwards, was a Welsh actress, radio broadcaster, comedian, dancer and singer, best remembered for having spoken the first line of dialogue in soap ...

(1906–1991) *

Taron Egerton Taron Egerton ( ; born 10 November 1989) is a Welsh actor. He is the recipient of a Golden Globe Award, and has received nominations for a Grammy Award and two British Academy Film Awards. Born in Birkenhead, England, Egerton began acting at ag ...

(born 1989) * Tom Ellis (born 1978) *

Peg Entwistle Millicent Lilian "Peg" Entwistle (5 February 1908 – 16 September 1932) was a British stage and screen actress. She began her stage career in 1925, appearing in several Broadway productions. She appeared in only one film, '' Thirteen Women'', ...

(1908–1932) * Clifford Evans (1912–1985) *

Luke Evans Luke George Evans (born 15 April 1979) is a Welsh actor and singer. He began his career on the stage, performing in many of London's West End productions such as ''Rent'', ''Miss Saigon'', and '' Piaf'' before making his film breakthrough in ...

(born 1979) * Pam Ferris (born 1948) *

Huw Garmon Huw Garmon (born 1966) is a Welsh actor, probably best known for playing the eponymous lead in the Oscar-nominated Welsh language film '' Hedd Wyn'' (1992). He has also taken part in various television series and has currently taken an academic p ...

(born 1966) *

Colin George Colin George (20 September 1929 – 15 October 2016) was a Welsh actor and director, who was the founding Artistic Director of the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield (1971). Colin George was also a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company during the ye ...

(born 1929) *

Sian Gibson Siân Gibson (née Foulkes; born 30 July 1976) is a Welsh comedy actress and television writer. She has collaborated with Peter Kay, including starring in and co-writing the comedy series '' Peter Kay's Car Share'', for which she won the 2016 B ...

* Matthew Gravelle (born 1976) *

Hugh Griffith Hugh Emrys Griffith (30 May 1912 – 14 May 1980) was a Welsh film, stage, and television actor. He is best remembered for his role in the film '' Ben-Hur'' (1959), which earned him critical acclaim and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Acto ...

(1912–1980) *

Kenneth Griffith Kenneth Griffith (born Kenneth Reginald Griffiths, 12 October 1921 – 25 June 2006) was a Welsh actor and documentary filmmaker. His outspoken views made him a controversial figure, especially when presenting documentaries which have been ca ...

(1921–2006) *

Ioan Gruffudd Ioan Gruffudd (; (born 6 October 1973) is a Welsh actor. He first came to public attention as Fifth Officer Harold Lowe in ''Titanic'' (1997), and then for his portrayal of Horatio Hornblower in the ''Hornblower (TV series), Hornblower'' seri ...

(born 1973) *

Edmund Gwenn Edmund Gwenn (born Edmund John Kellaway; 26 September 1877 – 6 September 1959) was an English actor. On film, he is best remembered for his role as Kris Kringle in the Christmas film ''Miracle on 34th Street'' (1947), for which he won t ...

(1875–1958) * Mike Gwilym (born 1949) *

Robert Gwilym Robert Gwilym (born 2 December 1956), sometimes known as Bob Gwilym, is a Welsh actor. Robert Gwilym was born in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, where his family owned a chain of lingerie shops. His brother, Mike Gwilym, also made his name as an actor. ...

(born 1956) *

Lyn Harding David Llewellyn Harding (12 October 1867 – 26 December 1952), known professionally as Lyn Harding, was a Welsh actor who spent 40 years on the stage before entering British made silent films, talkies and radio. He had an imposing and menac ...

(1867–1952) * Doris Hare (1905–2000) * Mali Harries (born 1976) * Richard Harrington (born 1975) *

Georgia Henshaw Georgia Henshaw (born 11 July 1993) is a Welsh actress best known for her roles on British television. Among her leading roles have been those of Rosie, a member of "The Ace Gang" in '' Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging'', and as JJ's love in ...

(born 1993) *

Anthony Hopkins Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins (born 31 December 1937) is a Welsh actor, director, and producer. One of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actors, he is known for his performances on the screen and stage. Hopkins has received many accolad ...

(born 1937) *

Donald Houston Donald Daniel Houston (6 November 1923 – 13 October 1991) was a Welsh actor whose first two films—'' The Blue Lagoon'' (1949) with Jean Simmons, and '' A Run for Your Money'' (1949) with Alec Guinness—were highly successful. Later in ...

(1923–1991) *

Glyn Houston Glyn Houston (23 October 1925 – 30 June 2019) was a Welsh actor best known for his television work. He was the younger brother of film actor Donald Houston. Early life Glyndwr Desmond Houston was born at 10 Thomas Street, Tonypandy, Glamorga ...

(born 1926) * Aneirin Hughes (born 1958) *

Gareth Hughes Gareth Hughes (23 August 1894 – 1 October 1965) was a Welsh stage and silent screen actor. Usually cast as a callow, sensitive hero in Hollywood silent films, Hughes got his start on stage during childhood and continued to play youthful lead ...

(1894–1965) * Nerys Hughes (born 1941) *

Rhys Ifans Rhys Ifans (; born Rhys Owain Evans; 22 July 1967) is a Welsh actor and musician. He was the frontman of Welsh rock music bands the Peth and Super Furry Animals. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in ''Notting Hill'' (1999), ''Kevin & ...

(born 1968) * Emrys James (1928–1989) * Hywel John (born c.1970), more notable as a playwright *

Margaret John Margaret John (14 December 1926 – 2 February 2011) was a Welsh, BAFTA award-winning actress, known for her role as Doris O'Neill in ''Gavin & Stacey''. Early life Born in Swansea, as a child she wanted to be a nurse or vet, but she could ...

(1926–2011) *

Glynis Johns Glynis Margaret Payne Johns (born 5 October 1923) is a South African-born British former actress, dancer, musician and singer. Recognised as a film and Broadway icon, Johns has a career spanning eight decades, in which she appeared in more than ...

(born 1923) *

Mervyn Johns Mervyn Johns (born David Mervyn John; 18 February 18996 September 1992) was a Welsh stage, film and television character actor who became a star of British films during the Second World War. Johns was known for his "mostly mild-mannered, lugubri ...

(1899–1992) * Gary Jones (born 1958) *

Mark Lewis Jones Mark Lewis Jones (born 31 August, 1964) is a Welsh actor, whose roles include that of a First Order Captain Moden Canady in '' Star Wars: The Last Jedi'', a police inspector in BBC drama series ''55 Degrees North'', a whaler in the film '' Mast ...

(born 1964) *

Ruth Jones Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jones (born 22 September 1966) is a Welsh actress, comedian, writer and producer. She co-wrote and co-starred in the award-winning BBC sitcom ''Gavin & Stacey'' (2007–2010, 2019). Jones has also appeared in various ...

(born 1967) *

Terry Jones Terence Graham Parry Jones (1 February 1942 – 21 January 2020) was a Welsh comedian, director, historian, actor, writer and member of the Monty Python comedy team. After graduating from Oxford University with a degree in English, Jones and ...

(1942–2020) *

Eddie Ladd Eddie Ladd is a Welsh people, Welsh television presenter and leading dance and performance artist. Early life and education Eddie Ladd's birth name is Gwenith Owen.Gareth Bicknell"Avant-garde Eddie is one of the Ladds; Gareth Bicknell gets to grip ...

, also contemporary dancer * Kate Lamb (born 1988) *

Gwilym Lee Gwilym Lee (born 24 November 1983) is a Welsh actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Jamestown'', ''Midsomer Murders'', ''Top End Wedding'', ''The Great'', and for playing guitarist Brian May in the Queen biopic ''Bohemian Rhapsody''. Ear ...

(born 1983) *

Desmond Llewelyn Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn (; 12 September 1914GRO Register of Births: DEC 1914 11a 490 NEWPORT M. – Desmond W. Llewelyn, mmn = Wilkinson – 19 December 1999GRO Register of Deaths: JUN 2000 A70E 247 EASTBOURNE – Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn, D ...

(1914–1999) * Bernard Lloyd (born 1934) * Philip Madoc (1934–2012) *

Ruth Madoc Ruth Madoc (born Margaret Ruth Llewellyn Baker; 16 April 1943 – 9 December 2022) was a British actress who had a career on stage and screen spanning over 60 years. She was best known for her role as Gladys Pugh in the BBC television comedy '' ...

(born 1943) * Steven Meo (born 1977) * Ray Milland (1907–1986) *

Eve Myles Eve Myles (born 26 July 1978) is a Welsh actress. She is best known for her television roles portraying Ceri Lewis in the long-running BBC Wales drama series '' Belonging'' (2000–2009), Gwen Cooper in the BBC science-fiction series ''Torchw ...

(born 1978) *

Kimberley Nixon Kimberley Nixon (born 24 September 1985) is a Welsh actress. Nixon is known for her role as Sophy Hutton in the BBC One period drama '' Cranford'', and appearances in various films such as '' Wild Child'' and '' Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snoggi ...

(born 1985) * Jonny Owen (born 1971) *

Kai Owen Kai Owen (born 4 September 1975) is a Welsh actor of stage and screen, known to Welsh audiences for his numerous roles on Welsh language television and to worldwide audiences for his portrayal of Rhys Williams in '' Torchwood'' and Pete Bucha ...

(born 1975) *

Joanna Page Joanna Louise Page (born 23 March 1977) is a Welsh actress and presenter. She appeared as Stacey Shipman in the BAFTA-winning television series ''Gavin & Stacey''. She played Dora Spenlow in the 1999 adaptation of ''David Copperfield'', and f ...

(born 1978) *

Siân Phillips Dame Jane Elizabeth Ailwên Phillips (born 14 May 1933), known professionally as Siân Phillips ( ), is a Welsh actress. She has performed the title roles in Ibsen's ''Hedda Gabler'' and George Bernard Shaw's '' Saint Joan''. Early life Phi ...

(born 1934) * Tom Price (born 1980) *

Jonathan Pryce Sir Jonathan Pryce (born John Price; 1 June 1947) is a Welsh actor who is known for his performances on stage and in film and television. He has received numerous awards, including two Tony Awards and two Laurence Olivier Awards. In 2021 he was ...

(born 1947) *

Ian Puleston-Davies Ian Puleston-Davies (born 6 September 1958) is a Welsh actor and writer. He is best known for his role as builder Owen Armstrong in the ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2010 to 2015. In November 2014, ITV announced ...

(born 1959) *

Angharad Rees Angharad Mary Rees, The Hon. Mrs David McAlpine, CBE (16 July 1944 – 21 July 2012) was a British actress, best known for her British television roles during the 1970s and in particular her leading role as Demelza in the 1970s BBC TV costume d ...

(born 1949) *

Roger Rees Roger Rees (5 May 1944 – 10 July 2015) was a Welsh actor and director, widely known for his stage work. He won an Olivier Award and a Tony Award for his performance as the lead in ''The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby''. He also re ...

(1944–2015) *

Iwan Rheon Iwan Rheon (, ; born 13 May 1985) is a Welsh actor, singer, and musician. He is best known for his roles as Simon Bellamy in the E4 series '' Misfits'', Ramsay Bolton in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'', and Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Ma ...

(born 1985) * Steffan Rhodri (born 1967) * Ieuan Rhys (born 1961) *

Matthew Rhys Matthew Rhys Evans ( ; born 8 November 1974) is a Welsh actor. He is known for playing Kevin Walker in '' Brothers & Sisters'' (2006–2011) and Philip Jennings in ''The Americans'' (2013–2018), for which he received two Golden Globe Awar ...

(born 1974) *

Paul Rhys Paul Rhys (born 19 December 1963) is a Welsh theatre, television and film actor. Early life Rhys was born in Neath to working class Catholic parents, Kathryn Ivory and her husband Richard Charles Rhys, a labourer. At fourteen, he bred and train ...

(born 1963) *

John Rhys-Davies John Rhys-Davies (born 5 May 1944) is a Welsh actor best known for portraying Sallah in the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise and Gimli in ''The Lord of the Rings'' trilogy. His other roles include Michael Malone in the 1993 series ''The Untouch ...

(born 1944) * Ieuan Rhys Williams (born 1909) * Rachel Roberts (1927–1980) * Matt Ryan (born 1981) *

Michael Sheen Michael Christopher Sheen OBE (born 5 February 1969) is a Welsh actor, television producer and political activist. After training at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), he worked mainly in theatre throughout the 1990s with stage rol ...

(born 1969) *

Sarah Siddons Sarah Siddons (''née'' Kemble; 5 July 1755 – 8 June 1831) was a Welsh actress, the best-known tragedienne of the 18th century. Contemporaneous critic William Hazlitt dubbed Siddons as "tragedy personified". She was the elder sister of Joh ...

(1755–1831) *

William Simons Clifford William Cumberbatch Simons (17 November 1940 – 21 June 2019) was a Welsh-born actor best known for his role as PC Alf Ventress in '' Heartbeat'', a role he played for 18 years, from 1992 to 2010. Early life Simons was born on 17 Novem ...

(1940–2019) * Steve Speirs (born 1965) *

Victor Spinetti Vittorio Giorgio Andre "Victor" Spinetti (2 September 1929 – 19 June 2012) was a Welsh actor, author, poet, and raconteur. He appeared in dozens of films and stage plays throughout his 50-year career, including the three 1960s Beatles films ...

(1933–2012) * Gareth Thomas (born 1945) * Talfryn Thomas (1922–1982) * William Thomas *

Tim Vincent Tim Vincent (born Timothy Russell Walker; 4 November 1972) is a Welsh actor and television presenter. He appeared on the children's programme ''Blue Peter'' between 1993 and 1997 and has presented several Miss World contests. For several years, ...

(born 1972), also presenter *

Melanie Walters Melanie Walters (born 30 January 1962) is a Welsh actress who has worked frequently in television. She is best known for playing Gwen West in the BBC sitcom ''Gavin & Stacey'' and Emma, a vampire in the third series of '' Being Human''. Early ...

(born 1962) *

Naunton Wayne Naunton Wayne (born Henry Wayne Davies, 22 June 1901 – 17 November 1970), was a Welsh character actor, born in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. He was educated at Clifton College. His name was changed by deed poll in 1933. Stage actor His firs ...

(1901–1970) * Andy Whitfield (1972–2011) * Ian Whyte (born 1971) * Robert Wilfort (born 1977) *

Emlyn Williams George Emlyn Williams, CBE (26 November 1905 – 25 September 1987) was a Welsh writer, dramatist and actor. Early life Williams was born into a Welsh-speaking, working class family at 1 Jones Terrace, Pen-y-ffordd, Ffynnongroyw, Flints ...

(1905–1987), also dramatist *

Peter Wingfield Dr Peter Wingfield (born 5 September 1962) is a Welsh-born television actor, well known for his television roles as Dan Clifford in ''Holby City'', Dr. Robert Helm in ''Queen of Swords'' and Inspector Simon Ross in ''Cold Squad'' but he is int ...

(born 1962) *

Owain Yeoman Owain Sebastian Yeoman is a Welsh actor. His credits include '' The Nine'', '' Kitchen Confidential'', AMC's '' Turn'' (as Benedict Arnold) and the HBO series '' Generation Kill''. Additionally, he portrayed CBI Agent Wayne Rigsby in ''The Men ...

(born 1978) *

Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones (; born 25 September 1969) is a Welsh actress. Known for her versatility, she is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2010, she was appointed C ...

(born 1969) * Alexander Vlahos (born 1988)

Architects

* Jonathan Adams (born 1961) * William Edwards (1719–1789) * Alwyn Sheppard Fidler (1909–1990) * John St. Bodfan Gruffydd (1910–2004) * Inigo Jones (1573–1652), born in London to Welsh parents * John Jones (1810–1869) *

Owen Jones Owen Jones (born 8 August 1984) is a British newspaper columnist, political commentator, journalist, author, and left-wing activist. He writes a column for ''The Guardian'' and contributes to the ''New Statesman'' and '' Tribune.'' He has two ...

(1809–1874), born in London of Welsh descent *

Ernest Morgan Ernest Morgan (1881 – 10 August 1954) was a Welsh architect and painter. As the borough architect of Swansea, buildings he designed include: *Mayhill School *Swansea Technical College extension, c.1910 (the Technical College became the Mount P ...

(1881–1954) * John Nash (1753–1835), born in London to Welsh parents *

Malcolm Parry C. Malcolm Parry (born c. 1938

(born c.1938), architect, academic and TV presenter * John Prichard (1817–1886) * Gwynne Pugh (currently active) * David Wyn Roberts (1911–1982) * Percy Thomas (1883–1969) *Revd. Thomas Thomas (1817–1888) * E. M. Bruce Vaughan (died 1919) *

Clough Williams-Ellis Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis, CBE, MC (28 May 1883 – 9 April 1978) was a Welsh architect known chiefly as the creator of the Italianate village of Portmeirion in North Wales. He became a major figure in the development of Welsh architec ...

(1883–1978)

Artists

* Iwan Bala (born 1956), painter and mixed media artist *

Roger Cecil Roger Cecil (18 July 1942 – 22 February 2015) was a Welsh painter and mixed media artist. Life as an artist Cecil was born in Abertillery, and studied at Newport College of Art (formerly University of Wales, Newport and now the University ...

(1942–2015), painter and mixed media artist *

Glenys Cour Glenys Irene Cour ( Carthew, born 1924) is a Welsh artist. Biography Cour was born in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales in 1924. From 1945 until 1948, she studied at Cardiff College of Art under Ceri Richards and married the sculptor Ronald ...

(born 1924), painter * Ivor Davies (born 1935), painter, mixed media, installation and mosaic artist * Thomas Nathaniel Davies (1922–1996), painter and sculptor * Ken Elias (born 1944), painter * Nick Evans (1907–2004), painter *

Barry Flanagan Barry Flanagan OBE RA (11 January 1941 – 31 August 2009) was an Irish-Welsh sculptor. He is best known for his bronze statues of hares and other animals. Biography Barry Flanagan was born on 11 January 1941 in Prestatyn, North Wales. F ...

(1941–2009), sculptor * Laura Ford (born 1961), sculptor * David Garner (born 1958), installation artist * John Gibson (1790–1866), sculptor *

Tony Goble Anthony Barton Goble (20 October 1943 – 13 April 2007) was a Welsh artist.Peter Wakelin (27 April 2007"Tony Goble: One of Wales's best loved artists, he dedicated himself to the local community" ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 2010-10-27 Goble ...

(1943–2007), painter *

Nina Hamnett Nina Hamnett (14 February 1890 – 16 December 1956) was a Welsh artist and writer, and an expert on sailors' chanteys, who became known as the Queen of Bohemia. Early life Hamnett was born in Shirley House, Picton Road in the small c ...

(1890–1956), painter *

Clive Hicks-Jenkins Clive Hicks-Jenkins (born 11 June 1951) is a Welsh artist known especially for narrative paintings and artist's books. His paintings are represented in all the main public collections in Wales, as well as others in the United Kingdom, and his a ...

(born 1951), painter * Robert Alwyn Hughes (born 1935), painter * Alfred Janes (1911–1999), painter *

Augustus John Augustus Edwin John (4 January 1878 – 31 October 1961) was a Welsh painter, draughtsman, and etcher. For a time he was considered the most important artist at work in Britain: Virginia Woolf remarked that by 1908 the era of John Singer Sarge ...

(1878–1961), painter *

Goscombe John Sir William Goscombe John (21 February 1860 – 15 December 1952) was a prolific Welsh sculptor known for his many public memorials. As a sculptor, John developed a distinctive style of his own while respecting classical traditions and forms of ...

(1860–1952), sculptor *

Gwen John Gwendolen Mary John (22 June 1876 – 18 September 1939) was a Welsh artist who worked in France for most of her career. Her paintings, mainly portraits of anonymous female sitters, are rendered in a range of closely related tones. Although s ...

(1876–1939), painter * David Jones (1895–1974), artist and poet *

Martyn Jones Martyn David Jones (born 1 March 1947) is a former British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clwyd South from 1987 until his retirement at the 2010 general election. Early life Born in Wrexham, he attended Gr ...

(born 1955), painter * Thomas Jones (1742–1803), painter * Heinz Koppel (1919–1980), painter, moved to Wales as a young man * Mervyn Levy (1915–1996), painter, art dealer, writer and critic * Osi Rhys Osmond (1942–2015), painter and television presenter * Geoffrey Olsen (1943–2007), painter *

Michael Gustavius Payne Michael Gustavius Payne (born 1969) is a Welsh figurative painter. He paints primarily in oils and is influenced by mythological themes within a contemporary context. During his early exhibiting career he was known as Michael Payne, before he ...

(born 1969), painter * Shani Rhys James (born 1953), painter, moved to Wales after graduation *

Ceri Richards Ceri Giraldus Richards (6 June 1903 – 9 November 1971) was a Welsh painter, print-maker and maker of reliefs. Biography Richards was born in 1903 in the village of Dunvant, near Swansea, the son of Thomas Coslett Richards and Sarah Ric ...

(1903–1971), painter * Will Roberts (1907–2000), painter * John Uzzell Edwards (born 1937), painter *

Andrew Vicari Andrew Vicari (born Andrea Antonio Giovanni Vaccari; 20 April 1932 – 3 October 2016) was a Welsh painter working in France, who established a career painting portraits of prominent people. Despite being largely unknown in his own country, ...

(1938–2016), painter * Bedwyr Williams (born 1974), installation and performance artist *

Kyffin Williams Sir John Kyffin Williams, (9 May 1918 – 1 September 2006) was a Welsh landscape painter who lived at Pwllfanogl, Llanfairpwll, on the Island of Anglesey. Williams is widely regarded as the defining artist of Wales during the 20th century. Pe ...

(1918–2006), painter * Richard Wilson (1714–1782), painter * Nathan Wyburn (born 1989), food artist *

Ernest Zobole Ernest Zobole (25 April 1927 – 27 November 1999) was a Welsh painter and art teacher. Zobole's paintings, originally oil on canvas, later switching to oil on board, reflected the industrial setting of the Rhondda Valleys. A member of the ''Rhon ...

(1927–1999), painter

Designers

Laura Ashley Laura Ashley (née Mountney; 7 September 1925 – 17 September 1985) was a Welsh fashion designer and businesswoman. She originally made furnishing materials in the 1950s, expanding the business into clothing design and manufacture in the 1960s ...

(1925–1985) *

Jeff Banks Jeff Banks PPCSD (born Jeffrey Tatham-Banks, 17 March 1943) is a Welsh fashion designer of men's and women's clothing, jewellery, and home furnishings. Born in Ebbw Vale, Wales, Banks co-founded the fashion chain Warehouse in the late 1970s. ...

(born 1943) * David Emanuel (born 1952) *

Timothy Everest Timothy Charles Peto Everest (born March 1961) is a Welsh tailor and fashion designer. He moved to London in his early twenties to work with the Savile Row tailor Tommy Nutter. He then became one of the leaders of the New Bespoke Movement ...

(born 1961) * Ross Lovegrove (born 1958) * Julien Macdonald (born 1971) * Tommy Nutter (1943–1992) *

Jayne Pierson Jayne Pierson is a Welsh fashion designer. She launched her début collection with On, Off at London Fashion Week in September 2009. She has designed for Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. Her speciality is designing fashions for artists ...

(born 1969/1970) *

Mary Quant Dame Barbara Mary Quant, Mrs Plunket Greene, (born 11 February 1930)The Mary Quant exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2019-20 stated her year of birth as 1930, and that she became a student at Goldsmiths College around 1950. is a ...

(born 1934)

Entrepreneurs

* Richard ap Meryk (or ap Meurig), Anglicised to Richard Amerike (or Ameryk) (c. 1445–1503), after whom America is reputed to be named *

Gomer Berry, 1st Viscount Kemsley James Gomer Berry, 1st Viscount Kemsley, GBE (7 May 1883 – 6 February 1968) was a Welsh colliery owner and newspaper publisher. Background Berry was born the son of John Mathias and Mary Ann (née Rowe) Berry, of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. He w ...

(1883–1968), newspaper publisher *

William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose William Ewart Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose DL (23 June 1879 – 15 June 1954) was a British peer and newspaper publisher. Life and career Berry was born in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, the second of three sons of Mary Ann (Rowe) and John Mathias Ber ...

(1879–1954), newspaper publisher * Joe Blackman (born c. 1984), events and entertainment industry entrepreneur * David Davies Llandinam (1818–1890), industrialist *

Griffith J. Griffith Griffith Jenkins Griffith (January 4, 1850 – July 6, 1919) was a Welsh-born American industrialist and philanthropist. After amassing a significant fortune from a mining syndicate in the 1880s, Griffith donated to the City of Los Angeles wh ...

(1850–1919), mining millionaire * John Josiah Guest (1785–1852), ironmaster * John Hughes (1814–1889), businessman and founder of the city of

Donetsk Donetsk ( , ; uk, Донецьк, translit=Donets'k ; russian: Донецк ), formerly known as Aleksandrovka, Yuzivka (or Hughesovka), Stalin and Stalino (see also: cities' alternative names), is an industrial city in eastern Ukraine loca ...

, Ukraine * Sir William Thomas Lewis (1837–1914), coalowner * Terry Matthews (born 1943), telecommunications billionaire, owner of

Celtic Manor Resort Celtic Manor Resort is a golf, spa and leisure hotel and resort in the city of Newport, South East Wales. Owned by Sir Terry Matthews, the resort is located on the south-facing side of Christchurch Hill in eastern Newport, near Junction 24 ...

Michael Moritz Sir Michael Jonathan Moritz (born 12 September 1954) is a Welsh billionaire venture capitalist, philanthropist, author, and former journalist. Moritz works for Sequoia Capital, wrote the first history of Apple Inc., '' The Little Kingdom'', ...

(born 1962), investor *

Charles Stewart Rolls Charles Stewart Rolls (27 August 1877 – 12 July 1910) was a British motoring and aviation pioneer. With Henry Royce, he co-founded the Rolls-Royce car manufacturing firm. He was the first Briton to be killed in an aeronautical accident wit ...

(1877–1910), motor car manufacturer and aviator *

Howard Stringer Sir Howard Stringer (born 19 February 1942) is a Welsh-American businessman. He had a 30-year career at CBS, culminating in him serving as the president of CBS News from 1986 to 1988, then president of CBS from 1988 to 1995. He served as chairm ...

(born 1942), businessman * David Sullivan (born 1949), publisher * David Alfred Thomas (1856–1918), industrialist

Explorers

Perce Blackborow Perce Blackborow (1896–1949) was a Welsh sailor and a stowaway on Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1917. Biography Blackborow was born in 1896 in Newport, Monmouthshire. Intruder on ''Endurance'' B ...

(1896–1949) * John Evans (1770–1799) *

George Everest Colonel Sir George Everest CB FRS FRAS FRGS (; 4 July 1790 – 1 December 1866) was a British surveyor and geographer who served as Surveyor General of India from 1830 to 1843. After receiving a military education in Marlow, Everest joined ...

(1790–1866) * Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904)

Film directors

* Kevin Allen (born 1962) * Gareth Evans (born 1980) * John Evans (born 1980) *

Marc Evans Marc Evans (born 1963) is a Welsh director of film and television, whose credits include the films '' House of America'', '' Resurrection Man'' and '' My Little Eye''. Biography Evans was born in 1963 in Cardiff, Wales. He studied for a histor ...

(born 1963) *

Peter Greenaway Peter Greenaway, (born 5 April 1942) is a Welsh film director, screenwriter and artist. His films are noted for the distinct influence of Renaissance and Baroque painting, and Flemish painting in particular. Common traits in his films are th ...

(born 1942) *

(1942–2020) * Justin Kerrigan (born 1974) *

Richard Marquand Richard Alfred Marquand (22 September 1937 – 4 September 1987) was a British film and television director active in both US and UK film productions, best known for directing 1983's ''Return of the Jedi''. He also directed the critically accla ...

(1938–1987) * Julian Richards (born 1968) *

Sara Sugarman Sara Sugarman (born 13 October 1962) is a Welsh actress and filmmaker whose work includes Disney's '' Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen'' (2004) and '' Very Annie Mary'' (2001). She has also appeared in films including '' Dealers'' (1989) and ...

(born 1962)

Humourists

* Bennett Arron (born 1973), comedian, writer, actor and television presenter *

Max Boyce Maxwell Boyce, (born 27 September 1943) is a Welsh comedian, singer and entertainer. He rose to fame in the mid-1970s with an act that combined musical comedy with his passion for rugby union and his origins in a South Wales mining community ...

(born 1945), entertainer * Tommy Cooper (1922–1984), comedian and magician * Lee Dainton (born 1973), '' Dirty Sanchez'' television series * Ryan Davies (1937–1977), comedian and singer *

Rhod Gilbert Rhodri Paul Gilbert (born 18 October 1968) is a Welsh comedian and television & radio presenter who was nominated in 2005 for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. In 2008 he was nominated for the main comedy award (as the Edinburgh Comedy Awards w ...

(born 1968), comedian and

BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Wales is a Welsh radio station owned and operated by BBC Cymru Wales, a division of the BBC. It began broadcasting on 13 November 1978, replacing the 'Radio 4 Wales' opt-out service (previously the Welsh Home Service). Radio Wales b ...

personality *

(1942–2020), comedian ('' Monty Python'' series), author, film director * Gladys Morgan (1898–1983), comedian *

Tessie O'Shea Teresa Mary "Tessie" O'Shea (13 March 1913 – 21 April 1995) was a Welsh entertainer and actress. Early life O'Shea was born in Plantagenet Street in Riverside, Cardiff to newspaper wholesaler James Peter O'Shea, who had been a soldier and ...

(1913–1997), stand-up comedian *

Mathew Pritchard Mathew Pritchard (born 30 March 1973) is a Welsh professional skateboarder, stunt performer, and celebrity chef. He regularly appeared as a stunt performer on '' Dirty Sanchez'', '' Wrecked'', and '' Balls of Steel''. In 2019, he hosted the fi ...

, ''Dirty Sanchez'' television series *

Griff Rhys Jones Griffith Rhys Jones (born 16 November 1953) is a Welsh comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter. He starred in a number of television series with his comedy partner, Mel Smith. Rhys Jones came to national attention in the 1980s for h ...

(born 1953), comic writer, actor and presenter *

Harry Secombe Sir Harold Donald Secombe (8 September 1921 – 11 April 2001) was a Welsh comedian, actor, singer and television presenter. Secombe was a member of the British radio comedy programme ''The Goon Show'' (1951–1960), playing many characters, m ...

(1921–2001), comedian, actor, singer and television presenter *

Paul Whitehouse Paul Julian Whitehouse (born 17 May 1958) is a Welsh actor, writer and comedian. He was one of the main stars of the BBC sketch comedy series '' The Fast Show'', and has also starred with Harry Enfield in the shows ''Harry & Paul'' and ''Harr ...

(born 1958), writer and actor * Ronnie Williams (1939–1997), actor and comedian

Inventors

William Davies Evans Captain William Davies Evans (27 January 1790 – 3 August 1872) was a seafarer and inventor, though he is best known today as a chess player. He is buried at the Belgian port of Ostend. Early life Evans was born at St Dogwells, Pembrokeshire ...

(1790–1872) * William Frost (1848–1935), amateur aviator *

William Robert Grove Sir William Robert Grove, FRS FRSE (11 July 1811 – 1 August 1896) was a Welsh judge and physical scientist. He anticipated the general theory of the conservation of energy, and was a pioneer of fuel cell technology. He invented the Grove vo ...

(1811–1896) * John Jones (1645–1709) * Adam Powell (born 1976), creator of

Neopets ''Neopets'' is a virtual pet website. Users can own virtual pets ("Neopets") and buy virtual items for them using one of two virtual currencies. One currency, called Neopoints, can be earned within the site, and the other, Neocash, can eithe ...

William Henry Preece Sir William Henry Preece (15 February 1834 – 6 November 1913) was a Welsh electrical engineer and inventor. Preece relied on experiments and physical reasoning in his life's work. Upon his retirement from the Post Office in 1899, Preece was m ...

(1834–1913) * Richard Roberts (1789-1864), mechanical engineer * Edwin Stevens (1905–1995), designed the world's first wearable electronic hearing aid * Thomas Williams of Llanidan (1737–1802) *

Walter Clopton Wingfield Major Walter Clopton Wingfield (16 October 1833 – 18 April 1912) was a Welsh inventor and a British Army officer who was one of the pioneers of lawn tennis.Tyzack, AnnThe True Home of Tennis''Country Life'', 22 June 2005J. Perris (2000Grass ...

(1833–1912), inventor of lawn tennis

Journalists and broadcasters

(1883–1968), newspaper publisher *

(1879–1954), newspaper publisher * Jeremy Bowen (born 1960), journalist and broadcaster * Derek Brockway (born 1967), chief

meteorologist A meteorologist is a scientist who studies and works in the field of meteorology aiming to understand or predict Earth's atmospheric phenomena including the weather. Those who study meteorological phenomena are meteorologists in research, while t ...

for ''

BBC Wales Today ''BBC Wales Today'' is the BBC's national television news programme for Wales, broadcast on BBC One Wales from the headquarters of BBC Cymru Wales in Central Square, Cardiff. According to the BBC, it is the world's longest-running television ne ...

'' * Toby Charles, soccer commentator for hit PBS television show '' Soccer Made in Germany'', 1976–1983 * Grace Coddington (born 1941), fashion journalist and stylist from Anglesey *

Hugh Cudlipp Hubert Kinsman Cudlipp, Baron Cudlipp, OBE (28 August 1913 – 17 May 1998), was a Welsh journalist and newspaper editor noted for his work on the ''Daily Mirror'' in the 1950s and 1960s. He served as chairman of the Mirror Group group of ...

(1913–1998), editorial director of Mirror Group * Josie d'Arby (born 1972), radio broadcaster and television presenter * Huw Llywelyn Davies (born 1945), presenter and rugby union commentator *

Russell Davies Robert Russell Davies (born 5 April 1946) is a British journalist and broadcaster. Davies was born in Barmouth, North Wales. He attended Manchester Grammar School, according to his own statement on a November 2010 ''Brain of Britain'' programme ...

(born 1946), radio presenter *

Huw Edwards Huw Edwards (; born 18 August 1961) is a Welsh journalist, presenter, and newsreader. Edwards presents ''BBC News at Ten'', the corporation's flagship news broadcast. Edwards also presents BBC coverage of state events, international events, th ...

(born 1961), journalist and co-anchor of ''

BBC News at Ten ''BBC News at Ten'' formerly known as the ''BBC Ten O'Clock News'' or the ''Ten O'Clock News'' is the flagship evening news programme for the BBC News channel and British television channel BBC One on weekdays and Sundays at 10:00pm. Huw Edwa ...

'' *

Sara Edwards Sara Elinor Edwards (born 1963 or 1964) is a Welsh broadcaster. She has been a co-presenter of BBC Wales' early-evening news programme, '' Wales Today.'' She is the Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed. Biography Edwards was born in Wales and brought up an ...

(born 1961), broadcast journalist and television presenter *

Dewi Griffiths Dewi Griffiths (born 16 August 1931) is a BBC radio host and former Welsh television producer. He joined BBC Wales from the Royal Air Force where he became a producer of TV sports programmes, notably rugby union broadcasts. After his retirement, h ...

(born 1931), former presenter of BBC Radio Wales' ''A String of Pearls'' * Arfon Haines Davies (born 1948), television presenter and continuity announcer *

Guto Harri Guto Harri (; born 8 July 1966) is a Welsh broadcaster, writer and strategic communications consultant. He most recently served as Downing Street Director of Communications, having been appointed by Boris Johnson in February 2022. Harri spent ...

(born 1966), BBC political correspondent *

John Humphrys Desmond John Humphrys (born 17 August 1943) is a Welsh broadcaster. From 1981 to 1987 he was the main presenter for the '' Nine O'Clock News'', the flagship BBC News television programme, and from 1987 until 2019 he presented on the BBC Radio 4 ...

(born 1943), journalist and broadcaster * Ciaran Jenkins (born 1984), journalist and broadcaster from Merthyr Tydfil * Gareth Jones (1905–1935), first to publicise the existence of the Holodomor in the Western world * Gareth Jones a.k.a. Gaz Top (born 1961), presenter and broadcaster * Gethin Jones (born 1978), presenter * Karl Jones (born 1988), BBC journalist * Steve Jones (born 1977), presenter *

Martyn Lewis Sir Martyn John Dudley Lewis (born 7 April 1945) is a Welsh television news presenter and journalist. He was a presenter for BBC News television programmes between 1986 and 1999 and was known for his involvement in the coverage of the death o ...

(born 1945), presenter *

Siân Lloyd Siân Mary Lloyd (born 3 July 1958) is a Welsh television presenter and meteorologist from Maesteg. She was the United Kingdom's longest-serving female weather forecaster, having appeared on ITV Weather for 24 years, from 1990 until 2014. B ...

(born 1958), meteorologist, former ITV weather presenter * Sian Lloyd, broadcast journalist and BBC television news presenter *

Angus McDermid Angus McDermid (14 December 1920 - 13 October 1988) was a Welsh journalist and broadcaster. Having joined the BBC in 1957, he became one of the corporation's most prolific radio foreign correspondents, working across Africa, Washington and Euro ...

(1920-1988), BBC journalist and broadcaster * Johnny Morris (1919–1999), television presenter of BBC's '' Animal Magic'' * Mavis Nicholson (born 1930), writer and TV broadcaster * Jamie Owen (born 1967), broadcast journalist and co-anchor for ''

'' *

Allison Pearson Judith Allison Pearson (née Lobbett; born 22 July 1960) is a British columnist and author. Pearson has worked for British newspapers such as the '' Daily Mail'', '' The Independent'', the ''Evening Standard'', '' The Daily Telegraph'', and ...

(born 1960), journalist and author * Keidrych Rhys (1915–22 May 1987), journalist and editor of the periodical ''

'' * Paul Starling (born 1951), journalist and broadcaster who worked at HTV Wales and BBC Wales before becoming political editor of the Welsh Daily Mirror *

Wynford Vaughan-Thomas Lewis John Wynford Vaughan-Thomas (né Thomas) (15 August 1908 – 4 February 1987) was a Welsh newspaper journalist and radio and television broadcaster. In later life he took the name Vaughan-Thomas after his father. Early life and educat ...

(1908–1987), BBC

World War II World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...

reporter and journalist *

Huw Wheldon Sir Huw Pyrs Wheldon, (7 May 1916 – 14 March 1986) was a Welsh broadcaster and BBC executive. Early life Wheldon was born on 7 May 1916 in Prestatyn, Flintshire, Wales. He was educated at Friars School, Bangor, at the time an all-boys g ...

(1916–1986), journalist and broadcaster *

Iolo Williams Iolo Tudur Williams (; ; born 22 August 1962) is a Welsh ornithologist, nature observer, television presenter and author, best known for his BBC and S4C nature programmes, working in both English and his first language of Welsh. After a 14-year ...

(born 1962), wildlife expert and presenter * Siân Williams (born 1964), BBC news and current affairs presenter * Lucy Owen (born 1970) television presenter and radio presenter

Military men and women

* Morys Bruce, KBE, 4th Baron Aberdare, served in

, later active politician and Privy Councillor *

Malcolm Douglas-Pennant, 6th Baron Penrhyn Colonel Malcolm Frank Douglas-Pennant, 6th Baron Penrhyn DSO MBE (11 July 1908 – 8 November 2003), was a Welsh peer, soldier, rifleman, and farmer, and the second son of Frank Douglas-Pennant, 5th Baron Penrhyn. Life Penrhyn was educated at ...

(1908–2003), honoured as an MBE after the invasion of

Sicily (man) it, Siciliana (woman) , population_note = , population_blank1_title = , population_blank1 = , demographics_type1 = Ethnicity , demographics1_footnotes = , demographi ...

in World War II * Rhys ap Thomas (1449–1525), Order of the Garter, Governor of Wales. Well known for killing

King Richard III Richard III (2 October 145222 August 1485) was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty. His defeat and death at the Batt ...

* Hugh Evan-Thomas (1862–1928),

Royal Navy The Royal Navy (RN) is the United Kingdom's naval warfare force. Although warships were used by English and Scottish kings from the early medieval period, the first major maritime engagements were fought in the Hundred Years' War against ...

Vice-Admiral * Ellis Humphrey Evans ("Hedd Wyn"), celebrated poet, died in the

Third Battle of Ypres The Third Battle of Ypres (german: link=no, Dritte Flandernschlacht; french: link=no, Troisième Bataille des Flandres; nl, Derde Slag om Ieper), also known as the Battle of Passchendaele (), was a campaign of the First World War, fought by t ...

during

World War I World War I (28 July 1914 11 November 1918), often abbreviated as WWI, was one of the deadliest global conflicts in history. Belligerents included much of Europe, the Russian Empire, the United States, and the Ottoman Empire, with fightin ...

* William Charles Fuller VC (1884–1974), first Welshman to be awarded the

Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed Forces and may be awarded posthumously. It was previously ...

during World War I *Dafydd ap Llewelyn ap Hywel, better known as

Dafydd Gam Dafydd ap Llewelyn ap Hywel (c. 1380 – 25 October 1415), better known as Dafydd Gam, anglicized to David or Davy Gam, was a Welsh warrior, a prominent opponent of Owain Glyndŵr. He died at the Battle of Agincourt fighting for Henry V, King o ...

(c. 1380–1415), prominent opponent of Owain Glyndŵr *

Owain Lawgoch Owain Lawgoch ( en, Owain of the Red Hand, french: Yvain de Galles), full name Owain ap Thomas ap Rhodri (July 1378), was a Welsh soldier who served in Lombardy, France, Alsace, and Switzerland. He led a Free Company fighting for the French agai ...

or ''Yvain de Galles'' (c. 1300–1378), mercenary and titular Prince of Wales * T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) (1888–1935), soldier *

Hubert William Lewis Lance Corporal Hubert William Lewis (1 May 1896 – 22 February 1977) was a Welsh soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Comm ...

VC (1896–1977) *

John Wallace Linton Commander John Wallace Linton, (15 October 1905 – 23 March 1943) was a Royal Navy submariner and a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth ...

VC, Royal Navy Commander * Sir Thomas Picton (1758–1815), Lieutenant-General *

Tasker Watkins Sir Tasker Watkins (18 November 1918 – 9 September 2007) was a Welsh Lord Justice of Appeal and deputy Lord Chief Justice. He was President of the Welsh Rugby Union from 1993 to 2004. During the Second World War, he served in the British Ar ...

VC GBE (Major) (1918–2007), first Welshman to be awarded the

during World War II, former President of the Welsh Rugby Union and former Lord Justice of Appeal and deputy Lord Chief Justice *

Simon Weston Simon Weston (born 8 August 1961) is a Welsh veteran of the British Army who is known for his charity work and recovery from severe burn injuries suffered during the Falklands War. Early life Weston was born at Caerphilly District Miners ...

(born 1961), soldier and broadcaster * John Williams VC (1857–1932), born John Fielding * Roger Williams (c. 1537–1595), soldier * Robert James Bye VC (1889–1962), a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross and Soldier in both

and

Models

* Sian Adey-Jones (born 1957), model, 2nd runner-up

Miss Universe Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by a United States and Thailand based Miss Universe Organization.Natalie Tadena (July 2, 2015"Donald Trump's Miss USA Pageant Lands on Reelz Cable Channel". ''The Wall Stre ...

(1976) * Kim Ashfield (born 1959), 4th runner-up Miss World (1980) * Amy Guy (born 1983), Miss Sport award at

Miss World 2004 Miss World 2004, the 54th edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 4 December 2004 at the Crown of Beauty Theatre in Sanya, China. The 2004 pageant marks the second straight year that Sanya played host of the pageant. Rosanna Davison ...

, representing Wales, one of the

Gladiators A gladiator ( la, gladiator, "swordsman", from , "sword") was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gla ...

Rosemarie Frankland Rosemarie Franklin (1 February 1943 – 2 December 2000) born in Rhosllanerchrugog a village near Wrexham. She was a Welsh actress, model and beauty queen who won Miss World 1961, having previously finished as first runner-up at Miss Universe ...

(1943–2000), Miss World (1961) * Claire Evans (born 1983), Miss Wales (2005) * Chloe-Beth Morgan (born 1986), Miss Wales (2008) * Helen Morgan (born 1952), Miss World (1974) * Kate Alicia Morgan (born 1983), model * Sophie Moulds (born 1992), 1st runner-up

Miss World 2012 Miss World 2012, the 62nd edition of the Miss World pageant, was held on 18 August 2012 at Dongsheng Fitness Center Stadium in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China. 116 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown. Ivian Sarcos of Venez ...

, representing Wales * Kelly-Louise Pesticcio, Miss Wales (2007) * Imogen Thomas (born 1982), Miss Wales (2003) and ''Big Brother'' contestant

Monarchs and princes

Cadwallon ap Cadfan Cadwallon ap Cadfan (died 634A difference in the interpretation of Bede's dates has led to the question of whether Cadwallon was killed in 634 or the year earlier, 633. Cadwallon died in the year after the Battle of Hatfield Chase, which Bede rep ...

(died 633),

King of Gwynedd Prior to the Conquest of Wales, completed in 1282, Wales consisted of a number of independent kingdoms, the most important being Gwynedd, Powys, Deheubarth (originally Ceredigion, Seisyllwg and Dyfed) and Morgannwg (Glywysing and Gwent). Bou ...

Cunedda Cunedda ap Edern, also called Cunedda ''Wledig'' ( 5th century), was an important early Welsh leader, and the progenitor of the Royal dynasty of Gwynedd, one of the very oldest of western Europe. Name The name ''Cunedda'' (spelled ''Cuned ...

(''fl.'' 400–450), King of Gwynedd * Dafydd ap Gruffudd (died 1283),

Prince of Wales Prince of Wales ( cy, Tywysog Cymru, ; la, Princeps Cambriae/Walliae) is a title traditionally given to the heir apparent to the English and later British throne. Prior to the conquest by Edward I in the 13th century, it was used by the rulers ...

Gruffudd ap Cynan Gruffudd ap Cynan ( 1137), sometimes written as Gruffydd ap Cynan, was King of Gwynedd from 1081 until his death in 1137. In the course of a long and eventful life, he became a key figure in Welsh resistance to Norman rule, and was rememb ...

(c. 1035–1137), King of Gwynedd * Gwenllian of Wales (1282–1337), daughter of

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (c. 1223 – 11 December 1282), sometimes written as Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, also known as Llywelyn the Last ( cy, Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf, lit=Llywelyn, Our Last Leader), was the native Prince of Wales ( la, Princeps Wall ...

* Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd (1097–1137), Princess Consort of Deheubarth *

Henry VII of England Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509) was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509. He was the first monarch of the House of Tudor. Henry's mother, Margaret Beauf ...

(1457–1509), first king of the

Tudor dynasty The House of Tudor was a royal house of largely Welsh and English origin that held the English throne from 1485 to 1603. They descended from the Tudors of Penmynydd and Catherine of France. Tudor monarchs ruled the Kingdom of England and it ...

, born in Pembroke *

Hywel Dda Hywel Dda, sometimes anglicised as Howel the Good, or Hywel ap Cadell (died 949/950) was a king of Deheubarth who eventually came to rule most of Wales. He became the sole king of Seisyllwg in 920 and shortly thereafter established Deheubart ...

(887–950), Prince of

Deheubarth Deheubarth (; lit. "Right-hand Part", thus "the South") was a regional name for the realms of south Wales, particularly as opposed to Gwynedd (Latin: ''Venedotia''). It is now used as a shorthand for the various realms united under the House o ...

Idwal Iwrch Idwal Iwrch ( en, Idwal the Roebuck), or Idwal ap Cadwaladr ( en, Idwal son of Cadwaladr), is a figure in the genealogies of the kings of Gwynedd. He was the son of King Cadwaladr ap Cadwallon (reigned c. 655 – 682) and the father of King R ...

(c. 650–720), King of Gwynedd * Llywelyn the Great (1173–1240), Prince of Wales *

(c. 1225–1282), ''Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf'' (), Prince of Wales *

Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor Madog ap Gruffudd, or Madog ap Gruffudd Maelor, was Prince of Powys Fadog from 1191 to 1236 in north-east Wales. Early life He was elder son of Prince Gruffydd Maelor and his wife, Angharad, a daughter of King Owain Gwynedd. He succeeded his fa ...

(m.1236), Prince of

Powys Fadog Powys Fadog (English: ''Lower Powys'' or ''Madog's Powys'') was the northern portion of the former princely realm of Powys, which split in two following the death of Madog ap Maredudd in 1160. The realm was divided under Welsh law, with Madog's ...

Maelgwn Gwynedd Maelgwn Gwynedd ( la, Maglocunus; died c. 547Based on Phillimore's (1888) reconstruction of the dating of the ''Annales Cambriae'' (A Text).) was king of Gwynedd during the early 6th century. Surviving records suggest he held a pre-eminent position ...

(c. 490–547), Prince of Gwynedd * Owain Glyndŵr (1359–1416), Prince of Wales *

Owain Gwynedd Owain ap Gruffudd ( 23 or 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd, North Wales, from 1137 until his death in 1170, succeeding his father Gruffudd ap Cynan. He was called Owain the Great ( cy, Owain Fawr) and the first to be ...

(1100–1170), King of Gwynedd *

Rhodri Mawr Rhodri ap Merfyn ( 820 – 873/877/878), popularly known as Rhodri the Great ( cy, Rhodri Mawr), succeeded his father, Merfyn Frych, as King of Gwynedd in 844. Rhodri annexed Powys c. 856 and Seisyllwg c. 871. He is called "King of the Britons" ...

(c. 820–878), King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth * The Lord Rhys (1132–1197), Prince of Deheubarth *

Trahaearn ap Caradog Trahaearn ap Caradog (1044 – 1081) was a King of Gwynedd. Trahaearn was a son of Caradog ap Gwyn, ruler of Arwystli (in the south of present-day Montgomeryshire, Wales), a small state, on the south-western border between Gwynedd and Powys. He ...

(died 1081), King of Gwynedd

Musicians

Ivor Atkins Sir Ivor Algernon Atkins (29 November 1869 – 26 November 1953) was the choirmaster and organist at Worcester Cathedral from 1897 to 1950, as well as a composer of songs, church music, service settings and anthems. He is best known for editi ...

(1869–1953), organist * Lincoln Barrett (born 1979), aka High Contrast * Dame Shirley Bassey (born 1937), singer *

Wally Bishop Wallace Bond Bishop (August 17, 1905 - January 15, 1982), better known as Wally Bishop, was an American cartoonist who drew his syndicated ''Muggs and Skeeter'' comic strip for 47 years. Biography Born in Normal, Illinois, he grew up in Blooming ...

(1894–1966), 'Waldini', band leader and impresario *

Cate Le Bon Cate Le Bon (born Cate Timothy on 4 March 1983) is a Welsh musician and record producer. She sings in both English and Welsh. She has released six solo studio albums, three EPs and a number of singles. Le Bon has toured with artists such as St. ...

(born 1983), singer-songwriter *

James Dean Bradfield James Dean Bradfield (born 21 February 1969) is a Welsh singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. He is known for being the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. Biography Early life B ...

(born 1969), guitarist and lead singer (

Manic Street Preachers Manic Street Preachers, also known simply as the Manics, are a Welsh rock band formed in Blackwood in 1986. The band consists of cousins James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Sean Moore (drums, percussion, soundscapes), plus ...

) * Delme Bryn-Jones (1934–2001), baritone * Stuart Burrows (born 1933), tenor *

Stuart Cable Stuart James Cable (19 May 1970 – 7 June 2010) was a Welsh rock drummer and broadcaster, best known as the original drummer for the band Stereophonics. Early life Cable was born in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on 19 May 1970. When he was 1 ...

(1970–2010), drummer (formerly with Stereophonics) * John Cale (born 1942), musician (

Velvet Underground Weave details visible on a purple-colored velvet fabric Velvet is a type of woven tufted fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed, with a short pile, giving it a distinctive soft feel. By extension, the word ''velvety'' means ...

) * Phil Campbell (born 1961), lead guitarist of

Motörhead Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by Lemmy (lead vocals, bass), Larry Wallis (guitar) and Lucas Fox (drums). Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member. The band are often considered a precu ...

* Charlotte Church (born 1986), singer * Steffan Cravos (born 1975), rapper *

Henry Walford Davies Sir Henry Walford Davies (6 September 1869 – 11 March 1941) was an English composer, organist, and educator who held the title Master of the King's Music from 1934 until 1941. He served with the Royal Air Force during the First World War, du ...

(1869–1944), composer, Master of the King's Music *

Grace Gwyneddon Davies Grace Gwyneddon Davies (born Grace Elizabeth Roberts; 26 November 1878 – 17 October 1944) was a British singer and Welsh folk-song collector. Life and work Davies was born in Anfield, Liverpool on 26 November 1878. Her parents Anne and Lewi ...

, (1878 – 1944) folk song collector *

Spencer Davis Spencer Davis (born Spencer David Nelson Davies; 17 July 193919 October 2020) was a Welsh singer and musician. He founded The Spencer Davis Group, a band that had several hits in the 1960s including "Keep On Running", "Gimme Some Lovin'", and ...

(1939–2020), musician *

Marina Diamandis Marina Lambrini Diamandis (; el, Μαρίνα-Λαμπρινή Διαμάντη; born 10 October 1985), known mononymously as Marina (often stylised in all caps), and previously by the stage name Marina and the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer and ...

(born 1985), singer-songwriter known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds * Aimée Ann Duffy (born 1984), singer-songwriter, stage name Duffy *

Geoff Eales Geoff Eales (born 13 March 1951) is a Welsh jazz pianist, improviser and composer. Music education Eales was born in Aberbargoed, Wales. When he was eight years old, he learned 12-bar blues from his father, a pianist in a local dance band. In sch ...

, jazz pianist * Steve Eaves (born 1952), poet, singer-songwriter * Dave Edmunds (born 1944), singer-songwriter, musician and

Rockfield Studios Rockfield Studios is a residential recording studio located in the Wye Valley just outside the village of Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales. It was originally founded in 1963 by brothers Kingsley and Charles Ward. Facilities Rockfield is a two- ...

pioneer *

Richey Edwards Richard James Edwards (born 22 December 1967 – disappeared 1 February 1995), also known as Richey James or Richey Manic, was a Welsh musician who was the lyricist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. He w ...

(born 1967), musician (

) * Dave Evans (born 1953), former lead singer AC/DC * Geraint Evans (1922–1992), opera singer *

Wynne Evans Wynne Evans BEM MStJ (born 27 January 1972) is a Welsh singer and actor, known for his role as Gio Compario and laterly himself in the Go.compare insurance adverts on television in the United Kingdom. Evans sang the role of Ubaldo Piangi i ...

(born 1972), tenor *

Andy Fairweather-Low Andrew Fairweather Low (born 2 August 1948) is a Welsh guitarist and singer. He was a founding member and lead singer of 1960s pop band Amen Corner, and in recent years has toured extensively with Roger Waters, Eric Clapton and Bill Wyman' ...

(born 1948), singer, formerly with Amen Corner *

Catrin Finch Catrin Ana Finch is a Welsh harpist, arranger and composer. She was the Official Harpist to the Prince of Wales from 2000 to 2004 and is visiting professor at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Royal Academy of Music in London. ...

(born 1980), harpist *

Roger Glover Roger David Glover (born 30 November 1945) is a Welsh bassist, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the member of the hard rock bands Deep Purple and Rainbow. As a member of Deep Purple, Glover was inducted into the Rock and R ...

(born 1945), musician ( Deep Purple) * Larry Goves (born 1980), composer * Jemma Griffiths (born 1975), singer-songwriter *

Pete Ham Peter William Ham (27 April 1947 – 24 April 1975) was a Welsh singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as a lead vocalist of and composer for the 1970s rock band Badfinger, whose hit songs include " No Matter What", " Day After Day" and " ...

(1947–1975), musician (

Badfinger Badfinger were a Welsh rock band formed in Swansea, who were active from the 1960s to the 1980s. Their best-known lineup consisted of Pete Ham (vocals, guitar), Mike Gibbins (drums), Tom Evans (bass), and Joey Molland (guitar). They are rec ...

) *

Alun Hoddinott Alun Hoddinott CBE (11 August 1929 – 11 March 2008) was a Welsh composer of classical music, one of the first to receive international recognition. Life and works Hoddinott was born in Bargoed, Glamorganshire, Wales. He was educated at Gowe ...

(born 1929), composer *

Mary Hopkin Mary Hopkin (born 3 May 1950), credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti from her marriage to Tony Visconti, is a Welsh singer-songwriter best known for her 1968 UK number 1 single "Those Were the Days". She was one of the first artists ...

(born 1950), singer * Owain Arwel Hughes (born 1942), orchestral conductor * David Russell Hulme (born 1951), conductor * Robert ap Huw (c.1580–1665), harpist * Dafydd Iwan (born 1943), singer-songwriter * Evan James (1809–1878), composed the lyrics of ''

Hen Wlad fy Nhadau "" () is the official national anthem of Wales. The title, taken from the first words of the song, means "Old Land of My Fathers" in Welsh, usually rendered in English as simply "Land of My Fathers". The words were written by Evan James and ...

'' * James James (1833–1902), harpist and musician, composed the tune of ''

'' *

Karl Jenkins Sir Karl William Pamp Jenkins (born 17 February 1944) is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist and composer. His best known works include the song " Adiemus" and the ''Adiemus'' album series; '' Palladio''; ''The Armed Man''; and his ''Requiem''. J ...

(born 1944), composer * Katherine Jenkins (born 1980), singer *

Aled Jones Aled Jones, (born 29 December 1970) is a Welsh singer and radio and television presenter. As a teenage chorister, he reached widespread fame during the mid-1980s. Since then he has worked in television with the BBC and ITV, and radio (for ...

(born 1970), singer, former boy treble, now baritone/tenor; also radio and TV presenter, actor * Daniel Jones (1912–1993), composer *

Della Jones Della Jones is a Welsh mezzo-soprano, particularly well known for her interpretations of works by Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Donizetti, and Britten. Early life Jones was born in Tonna, near Neath, Wales. She attended Neath Grammar School for Girl ...

(born 1946), singer * Gwyneth Jones (born 1936), singer *

Kelly Jones Kelly Jones (born 3 June 1974) is a Welsh singer-songwriter and a founding member, lead singer, and guitarist of the rock band Stereophonics. Early life and debut Kelly Jones was born youngest of three boys for Beryl and Arwyn Jones in the s ...

(born 1974), lead singer and guitarist ( Stereophonics) * Parry Jones (1891–1963), singer * Tom Jones (born 1940), singer *

Martyn Joseph Martyn Joseph (born 15 July 1960) is a Welsh singer-songwriter whose music exhibits primarily a brand of Celtic and folk, while his songwriting is often focused on social lament or protest. From independently releasing his first studio release, ...

(born 1960), singer-songwriter * Peter Karrie (born 1946), singer * Jon Lee (1968–2002), drummer with rock band Feeder * Donna Lewis (born 1973), singer, musician * Jayce Lewis (born 1984), singer-songwriter *

Lustmord Brian Williams is a Welsh industrial musician, sound designer and film score composer. He is often credited for creating the dark ambient genre with albums recorded under the name Lustmord. His experimental work has been described as "not tra ...

(born Brian Williams),

electronic music Electronic music is a genre of music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments, or circuitry-based music technology in its creation. It includes both music made using electronic and electromechanical means ( electroa ...

ian often credited for creating the dark ambient genre * Dai Maesmor (16th-century), harpist * William Mathias (1934–1992), composer *

Cerys Matthews Cerys Matthews (; born 11 April 1969) is a Welsh singer, songwriter, author, and broadcaster. She was a founding member of Welsh rock band Catatonia and a leading figure in the " Cool Cymru" movement of the late 1990s. Matthews programmes an ...

(born 1969), singer-songwriter, documentary maker, broadcaster, author * Elaine Morgan, singer *

Owen Morris Owen Morris (born in Caernarfon, Wales) is a Welsh record producer who has worked with rock bands including Oasis, the Fratellis, Ash, the View, Loso and the Verve. Biography Morris started working in the music industry as a sound engineer a ...

(born 1968), music producer and engineer *

Grant Nicholas Grantley Jonathan "Grant" Nicholas (born 12 November 1967) is a Welsh musician, and lead singer and guitarist of the rock band Feeder. Early years Nicholas was born in Newport, South Wales, but grew up in Pwllmeyric, near Chepstow. He was educ ...

(born 1967), guitarist, singer with rock band Feeder * Ivor Novello (1893–1951), actor, composer, dramatist, producer and singer *

(1913–1995), entertainer *

Pino Palladino Giuseppe Henry "Pino" Palladino (born 17 October 1957) is a Welsh musician, songwriter, and record producer. A prolific session bassist, he has played bass for acts such as The Who, the John Mayer Trio, Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan, Jeff Beck ...

(born 1957), bassist * Donald Peers (1908–1973), singer * Mike Peters (born 1959), singer for rock band

The Alarm The Alarm are a Welsh rock band that formed in Rhyl, Wales, in 1981. Initially formed as a punk band, the Toilets, in 1977, under lead vocalist Mike Peters, the band soon embraced arena rock and included marked influences from Welsh languag ...

Mal Pope Maldwyn "Mal" Pope (born 18 May 1960) is a Welsh musician and composer, who is notable for his contribution to music theatre portraying Welsh national identities and themes. He lives in the village of Mumbles, Swansea. He is best known for singi ...

(born 1960), singer-songwriter * Margaret Price (born 1941), singer *

Gruff Rhys Gruffudd Maredudd Bowen Rhys (; born 18 July 1970) is a Welsh musician, composer, producer, filmmaker and author. He performs solo and with several bands, including Super Furry Animals, which obtained mainstream success in the 1990s. He formed ...

(born 1970), lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist (

Super Furry Animals Super Furry Animals are a Welsh rock band formed in Cardiff in 1993. For the duration of their professional career, the band consisted of Gruff Rhys (lead vocals, guitar), Huw Bunford (lead guitar, vocals), Guto Pryce (bass guitar), Cian Ciar ...

) * Timothy John Rishton, organist, author, lecturer and broadcaster * Sasha (born 1969), DJ *

Gwenno Saunders Gwenno Mererid Saunders (born 23 May 1981) is a Welsh musician, known by the stage name Gwenno. She has released three critically-acclaimed albums as a solo artist: Welsh Music Prize winner'' Y Dydd Olaf'' (2014); ''Le Kov'' (2018), her first a ...

(born 1981), singer * James Sauvage (1849–1922), singer * Andy Scott-Lee (born 1980), singer ( 3SL) * Lisa Scott-Lee (born 1975), singer (3SL and Steps) *

(1921–2001), entertainer *

Chris Slade Chris Slade (born Christopher Slade Rees; 30 October 1946) is a Welsh musician, best known for playing for the Australian rock band AC/DC. He drummed for the band from 1989 to 1994, performing on their 1990 album '' The Razors Edge'' along wit ...

(born 1946), rock drummer with Australian Hard Rock band AC/DC * Rick Smith (born 1959), keyboards and mixing, a member of British Electronic Group

Underworld The underworld, also known as the netherworld or hell, is the supernatural world of the dead in various religious traditions and myths, located below the world of the living. Chthonic is the technical adjective for things of the underwor ...

* Sbardun (Alun Huws) (1948–2014), musician and songwriter *David Spencer (born 1939), singer, stage name Ricky Valance * Henry Spinetti (born 1951), drummer *

Dorothy Squires Dorothy Squires (born Edna May Squires, 25 March 1915 – 14 April 1998) was a Welsh singer. Her early successes were achieved with " The Gypsy", " A Tree in the Meadow" and " I'm Walking Behind You" by her partner Billy Reid, and " Say It w ...

(1915–1998), singer * Alison Statton (born 1959), singer (

Young Marble Giants Young Marble Giants were a Welsh post-punk band formed in Cardiff, Wales, in 1978. Their music was based around the vocals of Alison Statton along with the minimalist instrumentation of brothers Philip and Stuart Moxham. Their early sound was ...

) *

Meic Stevens Meic Stevens (born 13 March 1942) is a Welsh singer-songwriter. Stevens's songs have a mystical, faintly psychedelic flavour, and are mostly sung in his native Welsh language. Still largely unknown outside Wales, he was discovered by DJ Ji ...

(born 1942), singer-songwriter *

Shakin' Stevens Michael Barratt (born 4 March 1948), known professionally as Shakin' Stevens, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. He was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s. His recording and performing career began in the late 1960s, althoug ...

(born 1948), singer *

Steve Strange Stephen John Harrington (28 May 1959 – 12 February 2015), known professionally as Steve Strange, was a Welsh singer. From the late 1970s he was a nightclub host and promoter. He became famous as the leader of the new wave synth-pop group ...

(born 1959), singer *

Robert Tear Robert Tear (pronounced to rhyme with "beer"), CBE (8 March 1939 – 29 March 2011) was a Welsh tenor singer, teacher and conductor. He first became known singing in the operas of Benjamin Britten in the mid-1960s. From the 1970s until his ...

(born 1939), tenor *

Bryn Terfel Sir Bryn Terfel Jones, (; born 9 November 1965) (known professionally as Bryn Terfel) is a Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer. Terfel was initially associated with the roles of Mozart, particularly '' Figaro'', '' Leporello'' and '' ...

(born 1965), baritone opera singer *

Thighpaulsandra Timothy Lewis – best known by the stage name Thighpaulsandra – is a Welsh experimental musician and multi-instrumentalist, known mostly for performing on synthesizers and keyboards. He began his career working with Julian Cope in the late 1 ...

(born Tim Lewis), musician, composer * John Thomas (1826–1913), harpist and composer *

Lynda Thomas Lynda Aguirre Thomas (born 21 December 1981), known professionally as Lynda, is a Mexican musician, singer, songwriter and activist. She achieved recognition in her native Mexico during the 1990s and early 2000s. She was signed to EMI Capitol ...

(born 1981), musician, singer-songwriter * Mansel Thomas (1909–1986), composer *

Bonnie Tyler Gaynor Sullivan (née Hopkins; born 8 June 1951), known professionally as Bonnie Tyler, is a Welsh singer who is known for her distinctive husky voice. Tyler came to prominence with the release of her 1977 album '' The World Starts Tonight'' a ...

(born 1951), singer * Ian Watkins (born 1977), lead singer for

Lostprophets Lostprophets (stylised as lostprophets) were a Welsh Rock music, rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997 by singer and lyricist Ian Watkins (Lostprophets singer), Ian Watkins and guitarist Lee Gaze. The band was founded after their former band ...

* Ian Watkins (born 1976), pop singer from Steps *

Grace Williams Grace Mary Williams (19 February 1906 – 10 February 1977) was a Welsh composer, generally regarded as Wales's most notable female composer, and the first British woman to score a feature film. Early life Williams was born in Barry, Vale ...

(1906–1977), composer * Terry Williams (born 1948), drummer with Dire Straits * Nicky Wire (born 1969), lyricist and bassist (Manic Street Preachers) * Tim Wright aka. CoLD SToRAGE (born 1967), composer, singer, computer game audio * David Wynne (1900–1983), composer *

(born 1985), singer and musician

Bands

(1977–), alternative rock band from Rhyl * Amen Corner (1966–1969), popular rock band from Cardiff * Yr Anhrefn (1982–1995), punk rock band from Bangor * Anweledig (1991–), funk ska band from Blaenau Ffestiniog * Attack! Attack! (2006– ), alternative rock band from Caerphilly and Aberdare *

The Automatic The Automatic (also known as The Automatic Automatic in the U.S.) was a Welsh rock band. The band's last-known lineup was composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesisers, James Frost on guitar, synthesisers, backing vocals and occas ...

(2002–), alternative rock band from Cowbridge *

(1969–1975, 1978–1984), rock band from Swansea *

Y Bandana Y Bandana are a Wales, Welsh language alternative rock band that formed in Caernarfon in 2008. The band is composed of brothers Tomos Owens (Musical keyboard, keyboard) and Siôn Owens (bass guitar), their cousin Gwilym Bowen Rhys (lead vocal ...

(2008–), alternative rock band from Caernarfon * Big Leaves (1988–2003), indie rock band from Waunfawr * The Blackout (2003–), post-hardcore rock band from Merthyr Tydfil * Y Blew (1967–), Welsh language electric pop band * Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion (1988–), folk rock band * Brigyn (2004–), vocal group from Gwynedd * Budgie (1967–1988, reformed 1995), heavy metal band from Cardiff * Bullet for My Valentine (1998–), metalcore band from Bridgend *

Calan Calan may refer to * Calan (band), a Welsh band * Calan, Morbihan, a town in Brittany, France * Calan, a trade name for the drug Verapamil * Călan Călan (; ; ) is a town in Hunedoara County, Romania. Twelve villages are administered by th ...

(2006–), folk band from South Wales *

Catatonia Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric behavioral syndrome that is characterized by abnormal movements, immobility, abnormal behaviors, and withdrawal. The onset of catatonia can be acute or subtle and symptoms can wax, wane, or change during ...

(1992–2001), alternative rock band from Cardiff *

Catfish and the Bottlemen Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British indie rock band from Wales. The band's debut album, ''The Balcony'', reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum status on 30 December 2016. The band have toured in South America, Jap ...

(2007–), rock band from Llandudno * Colorama (2008–), alternative folk band from Cardiff * The Crocketts (1996–2002), rock group from Aberystwyth *

Crys Crys (Welsh word for Shirt) are a Welsh heavy rock/metal band from Resolven, South Wales. The band was formed in 1976 by the brothers Liam Forde (vocals, rhythm guitar) Scott Forde (bass guitar); and Alun Morgan (lead guitar) while attending b ...

(1976–), metal band from Resolven * Y Cyrff (1983–1992), Welsh language rock band from Llanrwst * Datblygu (1982–1995), experimental rock band * Demented Are Go (1982–), psychobilly band from Cardiff * Derwyddon Dr Gonzo (2005–), funk and ska band from Llanrug * Dub War (1993–1999), metal band from Newport *

Ether In organic chemistry, ethers are a class of compounds that contain an ether group—an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. They have the general formula , where R and R′ represent the alkyl or aryl groups. Ethers can again be ...

(1996–1999), alternative rock band from Blackwood * Feeder (1991–), rock band from Newport * Ffa Coffi Pawb, rock band, precursor to the Super Furry Animals *Y Ffyrc, group founded by former Catatonia members * Foreign Legion (1984–), street punk band from Merthyr Tydfil *

Funeral for a Friend Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band from Bridgend, formed in 2001 and currently consists of Matthew Davies-Kreye (lead vocals), Kris Coombs-Roberts (guitar, backing vocals), Gavin Burrough (guitar, backing vocals), Darran Smit ...

(2001–), screamo/emo band *

Future of the Left Future of the Left are a Welsh alternative rock band based in Cardiff. The group consists of former Mclusky members Andrew Falkous (vocals, guitar) and Jack Egglestone (drums) and former Million Dead bassist Julia Ruzicka. History Beginnings F ...

(2005-), alternative rock band * Gene Loves Jezebel (1980–), gothic rock band * Genod Droog (2005–2008), indie/hip-hop band *

Goldie Lookin Chain Goldie Lookin Chain are a Welsh comedy hip hop group from Newport, south-east Wales. The group produces humorous, controversial and often explicit songs that satirise hip hop, today's consumer society, the "chav" culture and life in Newpo ...

(b2000–), comedic rap band from Newport *

Gorky's Zygotic Mynci Gorky's Zygotic Mynci were a psychedelic folk and alternative rock band which formed in Carmarthen, Wales, in 1991. The group performed music in both Welsh and English, and they had eight Top 75 singles on the UK Singles Chart during their car ...

(1991–2006), alternative rock band from Carmarthen * Iwcs a Doyle (1995–), acoustic band *

The Joy Formidable The Joy Formidable is a Welsh alternative rock band, formed in 2007 in Mold, Flintshire, and currently based in London, England. The band consists of Rhiannon "Ritzy" Bryan ( lead vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd ( bass, vocals) and Matthew Jam ...

(2007–), alternative rock band from North Wales * Kids in Glass Houses (2003–), pop punk band *

Llwybr Llaethog Llwybr Llaethog (Welsh for Milky Way, although the Milky Way has several names in Welsh folklore) are an experimental Welsh language band that effectively mix such varied musical genres as rap, dub, reggae, hip hop, and punk in their music. ...

(1985–), experimental band from Blaenau *

(1997–2013), rock band from Pontypridd * Lone Star (1975–1978), hard rock band from Cardiff *

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(1968–1976, 1983–), progressive rock band *

(1986–), alternative rock band from Blackwood *

Mclusky Mclusky (often stylized as mclusky), originally known as Best, are a Welsh three-piece post-hardcore group formed in Cardiff. The group originally consisted of Englishman Andrew Falkous (vocals, guitar) from Newcastle upon Tyne, Geraint Bevan ...

(1996–2005), alternative rock band *

Neck Deep Neck Deep are a Welsh pop punk band from Wrexham, Wales formed in 2012. Founded after vocalist Ben Barlow met former lead guitarist Lloyd Roberts, the pair posted a song ("What Did You Expect?") online under the name Neck Deep. The song soon ga ...

(2012–), pop punk band from Wrexham * Y Niwl (2009–), surf music instrumental band from Gwynedd *

Paper Aeroplanes Paper Aeroplanes were a Welsh alternative pop band founded in 2009 (when they changed their name from Halflight) by Sarah Howells and Richard Llewellyn, although both members had played together in Halflight since 2003. The band built up a fa ...

(2009–), alternative pop band * The Peth (2008–), rock band from Cardiff and Bethesda * The Poppies (2003–2007), rock band from Aberystwyth * Race Horses (2005–2013), psychedelic pop band from Aberystwyth, known as Radio Luxembourg until 2009 * Sibrydion (2004–), indie rock band from Waunfawr *

Skindred Skindred are a Welsh reggae metal band formed in Newport in 1998. Their musical style mixes heavy metal, alternative rock and ragga. The band also integrate elements of punk rock, hardcore punk, reggae, dancehall, jungle, ska, hip hop, drum ...

(1998–), reggae and rock band from Newport * Stereophonics (1992–), indie rock band from Cwmaman *

(1993–), rock band from Cardiff * Trampolene (2013–), alternative rock band from Swansea *

Tystion Tystion (English: Witnesses) was a Welsh language hip hop band from Wales. Background In 1996, MC Sleifar (Steffan Cravos) and G Man (Gruff Meredith) got together and released a few cassettes themselves. A year later they released the album ' ...

(1996–2002), hip-hop group from Carmarthen

Philanthropists

Philosophers

Politicians

* William Abraham (1842–1922), Liberal–Labour and Labour, trade unionist and first working-class MP * Leo Abse (1917–2008), Labour reformer of social legislation *

Leighton Andrews Leighton Andrews (born 11 August 1957) is an academic and former Welsh Labour politician. He was the National Assembly for Wales member for Rhondda from 2003 until 2016. He was Minister for Children, Education & Lifelong Learning from 2009 to 20 ...

AM (born 1957), Labour, Minister in the

Welsh Government , image = , caption = , date_established = , country = Wales , address = , leader_title = First Minister () , appointed = First Minister approved by the Senedd, ceremonially appointed ...

Ifor Bach Ifor Bach (meaning Ivor the Short) (fl. 1158) also known as Ifor ap Meurig and in anglicised form Ivor Bach, Lord of Senghenydd, was a twelfth-century resident in and a leader of the Welsh in south Wales. Welsh Lord of Senghenydd At this perio ...

( fl. 1158), early Welsh leader * Kenneth Baker (born 1934),

Conservative Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to preserve traditional institutions, practices, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civilization in ...

Lorraine Barrett Lorraine Jayne Barrett (born 18 Mar 1950) is a former Welsh Labour & Co-operative Member of the National Assembly for Wales for Cardiff South and Penarth and an Assembly Commissioner from 2007 until 2011. Barrett publicly announced in February ...

AM (born 1950), Labour *

John Batchelor John Calvin Batchelor (born April 29, 1948) is an American author and host of ''Eye on the World'' on the CBS Audio Network. His flagship station is New York's 710 WOR. The show is a hard-news-analysis radio program on current events, world his ...

(1820–1883),

Liberal Liberal or liberalism may refer to: Politics * a supporter of liberalism ** Liberalism by country * an adherent of a Liberal Party * Liberalism (international relations) * Sexually liberal feminism * Social liberalism Arts, entertainment and m ...

* Aneurin Bevan (1897–1960), Labour, founder of the

National Health Service The National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). Since 1948, they have been funded out of general taxation. There are three systems which are referred to using the " ...

* Henry Bruce (1815–1895), Liberal * Julian Cayo-Evans (1937–1995), political activist and leader of the

Free Wales Army The Free Wales Army (FWA; cy, Byddin Rhyddid Cymru) was a paramilitary Welsh nationalist organisation, formed at Lampeter in Ceredigion by Julian Cayo-Evans in 1963. Its objective was to establish an independent Welsh republic. History Ove ...

* Christine Chapman AM (born 1956), Labour * Alun Davies AM (born 1964), Labour * Andrew Davies AM (born 1952), Labour *

David Davies, 1st Baron Davies David Davies, 1st Baron Davies (11 May 1880 – 16 June 1944) was a Welsh Liberal politician and public benefactor who was MP for Montgomeryshire from 1906 to 1929. He was a grandson of the great Welsh industrialist David Davies. As a ph ...

(1880–1944), Liberal * Jocelyn Davies AM (born 1959),

Plaid Cymru Plaid Cymru ( ; ; officially Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales, often referred to simply as Plaid) is a centre-left to left-wing, Welsh nationalist political party in Wales, committed to Welsh independence from the United Kingdom. Plaid wa ...

S. O. Davies Stephen Owen Davies ( – 25 February 1972) was a Welsh miner, trade union official and Labour Party politician, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Merthyr Tydfil, previously Merthyr for nearly 38 years, from 1934 to 1972. In 1970, well past 8 ...

(1886–1972), Labour *

Dafydd Elis-Thomas Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas (born 18 October 1946) is a Welsh politician who served as the Leader of Plaid Cymru from 1984 to 1991 and represented the Dwyfor Meirionnydd constituency in the Senedd from 1999 to 2021. Born in Carmar ...

(born 1946),

, former Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales *

Gwynfor Evans Gwynfor Richard Evans (1 September 1912 – 21 April 2005) was a Welsh politician, lawyer and author. He was President of the Welsh political party Plaid Cymru for thirty-six years and was the first Member of Parliament to represent it at Westmi ...

(1912–2005),

's first Member of Parliament * Nerys Evans AM (born 1980), Plaid Cymru * Nigel Evans MP Conservative Member of Parliament * Chris Franks AM (born 1951), Plaid Cymru * John Frost (1784–1877), Chartist * Julia Gillard (born 1961), first female Prime Minister of Australia and leader of the

Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party (ALP), also simply known as Labor, is the major centre-left political party in Australia, one of two major parties in Australian politics, along with the centre-right Liberal Party of Australia. The party forms t ...

Janice Gregory Janice Gregory (née Powell; born 10 January 1955) is a Welsh Labour politician, who represented the constituency of Ogmore from the time the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999 to the election of 2016. Her main contribution to ...

AM (born 1955), Labour *

Samuel Griffith Sir Samuel Walker Griffith, (21 June 1845 – 9 August 1920) was an Australian judge and politician who served as the inaugural Chief Justice of Australia, in office from 1903 to 1919. He also served a term as Chief Justice of Queensland and t ...

(1845–1920), first Chief Justice of Australia *

Jim Griffiths James (Jeremiah) Griffiths (19 September 1890 – 7 August 1975) was a Welsh Labour Party politician, trade union leader and the first Secretary of State for Wales. Background and education He was born in the predominantly Welsh-speaking vill ...

(1890–1975), first

Secretary of State for Wales The secretary of state for Wales ( cy, ysgrifennydd gwladol Cymru), also referred to as the Welsh secretary, is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, with responsibility for the Wales Office. The incumbent is a member ...

* John Griffiths AM (born 1956), Labour and Counsel General for Wales * Lesley Griffiths AM (born 1960), Labour *

Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover (8 November 1802 – 27 April 1867), known as Sir Benjamin Hall between 1838 and 1859, was a Welsh civil engineer and politician. The famous "Big Ben" may have been named for him. Background Hall was a son o ...

(1802–1867), Whig, after whom Big Ben is reputedly named *

Edwina Hart Edwina Hart, MBE (born 26 April 1957) is a Welsh LabourAssem ...

AM (born 1957), Labour *

Michael Heseltine Michael Ray Dibdin Heseltine, Baron Heseltine, (; born 21 March 1933) is a British politician and businessman. Having begun his career as a property developer, he became one of the founders of the publishing house Haymarket. Heseltine served ...

(born 1933),

Geoffrey Howe Richard Edward Geoffrey Howe, Baron Howe of Aberavon, (20 December 1926 – 9 October 2015) was a British Conservative politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1989 to 1990. Howe was Margaret Thatch ...

(born 1926), Conservative, Foreign Secretary * Billy Hughes (1862–1952), Prime Minister of Australia *

Cledwyn Hughes Cledwyn Hughes, Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos, (14 September 1916 – 22 February 2001) was a Welsh Labour Party politician, usually associated with the moderate wing of the party. He was also regarded, particularly in later years, as a non-politic ...

(Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos) (1916–2001), Labour * Jane Hutt AM (born 1949), Labour *

Huw Irranca-Davies Ifor Huw Irranca-Davies (né Davies; born 22 January 1963) is a Welsh Labour and Co-operative politician, who has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ogmore since 2016. He was previously the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ogmore from 20 ...

(born 1963), Labour * Irene James AM (born 1952), Labour * Bethan Jenkins AM (born 1981),

* Roy Jenkins (1920–2003), Labour, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1967–70, founder of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), President of the European Commission, 1976–81 and author * Alun Ffred Jones AM (born 1949), Plaid Cymru * Ann Jones AM (born 1953), Labour *

Carwyn Jones Carwyn Howell Jones (born 21 March 1967) is a Welsh politician who served as First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour from 2009 to 2018. He served as Counsel General for Wales from 2007 to 2009. Jones served as the Member of the S ...

AM (born 1967), Labour, First Minister of Wales *

Elin Jones Elin Jones (born 1 September 1966) is a Welsh politician who has served as the Llywydd of the Senedd since 2016. A member of Plaid Cymru, Jones has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Ceredigion since 1999. Background Jones attended Llan ...

AM (born 1966), Plaid Cymru * Baron Elwyn-Jones (1909–1989), Labour

Lord Chancellor The lord chancellor, formally the lord high chancellor of Great Britain, is the highest-ranking traditional minister among the Great Officers of State in Scotland and England in the United Kingdom, nominally outranking the prime minister. Th ...

also barrister *

Ieuan Wyn Jones Ieuan Wyn Jones (born 22 May 1949) is a Welsh politician who was the Deputy First Minister in the Welsh Government from 2007 to 2011. He was the Member of the Senedd for the Ynys Môn constituency from 1999 to 2013, and he was also leader of P ...

AM (born 1949), Plaid Cymru,

Deputy First Minister of Wales The deputy first minister of Wales ( cy, dirprwy brif weinidog Cymru) is the deputy leader of the Welsh Government. The post was created in October 2000 when Mike German of the Welsh Liberal Democrats was appointed Deputy First Minister as part ...

* William Jones (1809–1873), Chartist *

Neil Kinnock Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock (born 28 March 1942) is a British former politician. As a member of the Labour Party, he served as a Member of Parliament from 1970 until 1995, first for Bedwellty and then for Islwyn. He was the Leader of ...

(born 1942), Leader of the Labour Party, 1983–92 *

Peter Law Peter John Law (1 April 1948 – 25 April 2006) was a Welsh politician. For most of his career Law sat as a Labour councillor and subsequently Labour Co-operative Assembly member (AM) for Blaenau Gwent. Latterly he sat as an independent membe ...

(1948–2006), Labour, Independent * Francis Lewis (1713–1803), signatory of the American Declaration of Independence *

Huw Lewis Huw Lewis (born 17 January 1964) is a Welsh Labour Co-operative politician who served as Minister for Education and Skills from 2013 to 2016. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan, Lewis represented the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency in t ...

AM (born 1964), Labour *

Saunders Lewis Saunders Lewis (born John Saunders Lewis) (15 October 1893 – 1 September 1985) was a Welsh politician, poet, dramatist, Medievalist, and literary critic. He was a prominent Welsh nationalist, supporter of Welsh independence and was a co-founde ...

(1893–1985), poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic, political activist, Welsh nationalist and a founder of what would become

* Val Lloyd AM, Labour *

David Lloyd George David Lloyd George, 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, (17 January 1863 – 26 March 1945) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922. He was a Liberal Party politician from Wales, known for leading the United Kingdom during ...

(1863–1945),

, Prime Minister 1916–22 * Sandy Mewies AM (born 1950), Labour * Alun Michael (born 1943), Labour, first First Secretary for Wales 1999–2000 *

Rhodri Morgan Hywel Rhodri Morgan (29 September 1939 – 17 May 2017) was a Welsh Labour politician who was the First Minister of Wales and the Leader of Welsh Labour from 2000 to 2009. He was also the Assembly Member for Cardiff West from 1999 to 2011 and ...

AM (born 1939), Labour, First Minister of Wales 2000–2009 * Paul Murphy, Baron Murphy of Torfaen (born 1946), Labour, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 2002–05 * Lynne Neagle AM (born 1968), Labour *

Ifan ab Owen Edwards Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards (25 July 1895 – 23 January 1970) was a Welsh academic, writer and film-maker, best known as the founder of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, the Welsh League of Youth. He was born at Tremaran, Llanuwchllyn, Merionethshire, the ...

(1895–1970), founder of

Urdd Gobaith Cymru Urdd Gobaith Cymru () (known as the Urdd) is a national voluntary youth organisation, which claimed over 56,000 members in 2019 aged between 8 and 25 years old. It provides opportunities for children and young people across Wales to take part ...

*Richard Lewis, better known as

Dic Penderyn Richard Lewis (1807/8 – 13 August 1831), known as Dic Penderyn, was a Welsh labourer and coal miner who lived in Merthyr Tydfil and was involved with the Merthyr Rising of 3 June 1831. In the course of the riot he was arrested alongside Lewis ...

(1808–1831), Chartist *

John Prescott John Leslie Prescott, Baron Prescott (born 31 May 1938) is a British politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and as First Secretary of State from 2001 to 2007. A member of the Labour Party, he w ...

(born 1938), Labour,

Deputy Prime Minister A deputy prime minister or vice prime minister is, in some countries, a government minister who can take the position of acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent. The position is often likened to that of a vice president ...

1997–2007 *

Merlyn Rees Merlyn Merlyn-Rees, Baron Merlyn-Rees, (né Merlyn Rees; 18 December 1920 – 5 January 2006) was a British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament from 1963 until 1992. He served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1974–197 ...

(1920–2006), Labour, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 1974–1976,

Home Secretary The secretary of state for the Home Department, otherwise known as the home secretary, is a senior minister of the Crown in the Government of the United Kingdom. The home secretary leads the Home Office, and is responsible for all national s ...

1976–1979 * Henry Richard (1812–1888), Liberal *

Ivor Richard, Baron Richard Ivor Seward Richard, Baron Richard, (30 May 1932 – 18 March 2018) was a British Labour politician who served as a member of Parliament (MP) from 1964 until 1974. He was also a member of the European Commission and latterly sat as a life peer ...

, Labour, former Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Privy Seal and European Commissioner *

Edward V. Robertson Edward Vivian Robertson (May 27, 1881April 15, 1963) was a Welsh-born American politician who served as a member of the United States Senate for Wyoming from 1943 to 1949. Early life Born in Cardiff, Wales, he served in the Third Battalion of ...

(1881–1963), U.S. Senator * Ted Rowlands (born 1943), Labour *

Joan Ruddock Dame Joan Mary Ruddock, (née Anthony; born 28 December 1943) is a British Labour Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewisham Deptford from 1987 to 2015. Ruddock was Minister of State for Energy at the Departmen ...

(born 1943), Labour * Carl Sargeant AM (born 1968), Labour *

Molly Scott Cato Sarah Margaret "Molly" Scott Cato (born 21 May 1963) is a British Green politician, economist and activist. She served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South West England from 2014 to 2020. From 2012, until her election as an M ...

(born 1963), Green Party MEP and green economist *

Karen Sinclair Karen Sinclair (born 20 November 1952) is a Welsh Labour politician, who represented the constituency of Clwyd South from when the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999, until she stood down, in 2011. Born and brought up in Wrexha ...

AM (born 1952), Labour * George Thomas (1909–1997), Labour,

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Lewis Valentine Lewis Edward Valentine M.A. (1 June 1893 – March 1986) was a Welsh politician, Baptist pastor, author, editor, and Welsh-language activist. He was the first leader of the Welsh political party Plaid Cymru. Early life Valentine was born ...

(1893–1986), pastor, author, editor, Welsh nationalist and a founder of what would become Plaid Cymru * Thomas Vaughan (c.1410–1483), also soldier and diplomat *

Dafydd Wigley Dafydd Wynne Wigley, Baron Wigley, (born David Wigley; 1 April 1943) is a Welsh politician. He served as Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament (MP) for Caernarfon from 1974 until 2001 and as Assembly Member for Caernarfon from 1999 until 2003. He w ...

(born 1943), former President of

* D. J. Williams (1885–1970), Welsh-language writer and a founder of what would become Plaid Cymru * Morgan B. Williams (1831–1903), Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives * William Williams (1634–1700), also lawyer *

Zephaniah Williams Zephaniah Williams (1795 – 8 May 1874) was a Welsh coal miner and Chartist campaigner, who was one of the leaders of the Newport Rising of 1839. Found guilty of high treason, he was condemned to death, but his sentence was commuted to l ...

(1795–1874), Chartist *

Leanne Wood Leanne Wood (born 13 December 1971) is a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid Cymru from March 2012 to September 2018, and served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) from 2003 to 2021. Born in the Rhondda, she was elected as to the ...

AM (born 1971),

party leader * Alan Woods (born 1944),

Trotskyist Trotskyism is the political ideology and branch of Marxism developed by Ukrainian-Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky and some other members of the Left Opposition and Fourth International. Trotsky self-identified as an orthodox Marxist, a ...

and writer * Dai Lloyd AM (born 1956),

politician and GP

Religious figures

* Saint Cadoc (born c. 497) *

Thomas Charles Thomas Charles (14 October 17555 October 1814) was a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist clergyman of considerable importance in the history of modern Wales. Early life Charles was born of humble parentage at Longmoor, in the parish of Llanfihangel Abe ...

(1755–1814), Nonconformist minister * Bishop Peter Collins (born 1958), Bishop-Elect of East Anglia * Saint David (died 601?), patron saint of Wales * David Davies (1741–1819), clergyman and social historian * Reverend John Davies (Shon Gymro) (1804–1884), Welsh Congregational Minister, linguist, writer and poet *

Elfodd Elfodd, Elvodug or Elfoddw ( la, Elbodus or ''Elbodius''; died 809) was a Welsh bishop. He induced the Welsh church to accept the Roman computus for determining the date of Easter endorsed elsewhere in Britain at the Synod of Whitby in 664. This w ...

(died 809) Welsh bishop * Samuel Ifor Enoch (1914–2001), Principal of the

United Theological College, Aberystwyth The United Theological College located in Aberystwyth, in the county of Ceredigion in mid Wales, is a Grade II listed building which was the ministerial training college of the Presbyterian Church of Wales from 1906 to 2003 and an associate colle ...

Christmas Evans Christmas Evans (25 December 1766 – 19 July 1838) was a Welsh nonconformist minister, described as "the greatest preacher that the Baptists have ever had in Great Britain." Life Evans was born near the village of Llandysul, Cardiganshire. ...

(1766–1838), Nonconformist minister *Saints

Philip Evans and John Lloyd Philip Evans and John Lloyd were Welsh Roman Catholic priests. They are among the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Philip Evans Philip Evans was born in Monmouth in 1645, and educated at Jesuit College of St. Omer (in Artois, now in Fran ...

, Roman Catholic priests and two of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales *

Ann Griffiths Ann Griffiths (née Thomas, 1776–1805) was a Welsh poet and writer of Methodist Christian hymns in the Welsh language. Her poetry reflects her fervent Christian faith and thorough scriptural knowledge. Biography Ann was born in April 1776 ...

(1776–1805), religious poet and hymn-writer * David Griffiths (1792–1863), missionary to Madagascar, translator of the first Bible written in an African language * Saint Richard Gwyn (c.1537–1584) *

Howell Harris Howell Harris ( cy, Howel Harris, italic=no; 23 January 1714 – 21 July 1773) was a Calvinistic Methodist evangelist. He was one of the main leaders of the Welsh Methodist revival in the 18th century, along with Daniel Rowland and William Will ...

(1714–1773),

Methodist Methodism, also called the Methodist movement, is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity whose origins, doctrine and practice derive from the life and teachings of John Wesley. George Whitefield and John's ...

minister * Saint Illtud (died mid-6th century) * Bishop William Morgan (1545–1604), translator of the first complete Bible in Welsh (1588) * Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland * Alwyn Rice Jones (1934–2007), Bishop of St Asaph and also

Archbishop of Wales The post of Archbishop of Wales was created in 1920 when the Church in Wales was separated from the Church of England and disestablished. The four historic Welsh dioceses had previously formed part of the Province of Canterbury, and so came unde ...

* Thomas Richards (priest) (c. 1687–1760), Anglican priest and

canon Canon or Canons may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Canon (fiction), the conceptual material accepted as official in a fictional universe by its fan base * Literary canon, an accepted body of works considered as high culture ** Western ca ...

of St Asaph's Cathedral * Evan Roberts (1878–1950),

preacher in the Welsh Revival * John Roberts (Ieuan Gwyllt) (1822–1877),

preacher and hymn-writer * Daniel Rowland (1713–1790),

preacher in the Welsh Revival *

William Salesbury William Salesbury also Salusbury (c. 1520 – c. 1584) was the leading Welsh scholar of the Renaissance and the principal translator of the 1567 Welsh New Testament. Early life Salesbury was born some time before 1520 (possibly as early as 1 ...

(c. 1520–1584?), Welsh translator of the New Testament *

John Tudno Williams John Tudno Williams (born 31 December 1938) was the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales from 2006 to 2007 and the Principal of the United Theological College, Aberystwyth, from 1998 to 2003. Early career John Tudno Williams was born i ...

(born 1938), Moderator of the

Presbyterian Church of Wales The Presbyterian Church of Wales ( cy, Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru), also known as Calvinistic Methodist Church (), is a denomination of Protestant Christianity in Wales. History The church was born out of the Welsh Methodist revival and the ...

2006–7 * Rheinallt Nantlais Williams (1911–1993), Principal of the

Rowan Williams Rowan Douglas Williams, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, (born 14 June 1950) is a Welsh Anglican bishop, theologian and poet. He was the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, a position he held from December 2002 to December 2012. Previously the Bish ...

(born 1950), Archbishop of Canterbury from 2003 to 2012 *

William Richard Williams William Williams may refer to: Art and literature * William Williams (artist) (1727–1791), artist and author of American novel ''Penrose'' * William Joseph Williams (1759–1823), artist who painted three presidents * William Williams (antiquary ...

(1896–1962), Principal of the

William Williams Pantycelyn William Williams, Pantycelyn (c. 11 February 1717 – 11 January 1791), also known as William Williams, Williams Pantycelyn, and Pantycelyn, is generally seen as Wales's premier hymnist. He is also rated among the great literary figures of Wale ...

(1717–1791), hymn-writer

Scientists

Glyn Daniel Glyn Edmund Daniel FBA, FRAI (23 April 1914 – 13 December 1986) was a Welsh scientist and archaeologist who taught at Cambridge University, where he specialised in the European Neolithic period. He was appointed Disney Professor of Archa ...

(1914–1986), archaeologist, broadcaster * Donald Watts Davies (1924–2000), "father of the internet"; co-inventor of

packet switching In telecommunications, packet switching is a method of grouping data into '' packets'' that are transmitted over a digital network. Packets are made of a header and a payload. Data in the header is used by networking hardware to direct the p ...

(and originator of the term) * Hugh Davies (1793–1821), botanist, clergyman *

Huw Dixon Huw David Dixon (/hju: devəd dɪksən/), born 1958, is a British economist. He has been a professor at Cardiff Business School since 2006, having previously been Head of Economics at the University of York (2003–2006) after being a professor ...

(born 1958), economist * Lyn Evans (born 1945), project leader of the CERN, Switzerland-based Large Hadron Collider * Herbert George (1893–1939), chemist, lecturer *

(1811–1896), physicist * Gwilym Jenkins (1933–1982), statistician, systems engineer * Alwyn Jones (born 1947), biophysicist * Eifion Jones (1925–2004), marine botanist * Emrys Jones (1920–2006), geographer * Steve Jones (born 1944), biologist, geneticist, author and television presenter * William Jones (1675-1749), mathematician *

Brian David Josephson Brian David Josephson (born 4 January 1940) is a Welsh theoretical physicist and professor emeritus of physics at the University of Cambridge. Best known for his pioneering work on superconductivity and quantum tunnelling, he was awarded the Nob ...

(born 1940), physicist, Nobel Laureate, inventor of the Josephson junction *

Edward Lhuyd Edward Lhuyd FRS (; occasionally written Llwyd in line with modern Welsh orthography, 1660 – 30 June 1709) was a Welsh naturalist, botanist, linguist, geographer and antiquary. He is also named in a Latinate form as Eduardus Luidius. Life ...

(1660–1709), naturalist, botanist, linguist, geographer and antiquary *

Ronald Lockley Ronald Mathias Lockley (8 November 1903 – 12 April 2000) was a Welsh ornithologist and naturalist. He wrote over fifty books on natural history, including a major study of shearwaters, and many articles. He is perhaps best known for his book ...

(1903–2000), naturalist, author * Victor Erle Nash-Williams, archaeologist *

Robert Recorde Robert Recorde () was an Anglo-Welsh physician and mathematician. He invented the equals sign (=) and also introduced the pre-existing plus sign (+) to English speakers in 1557. Biography Born around 1512, Robert Recorde was the second and las ...

(1510–1558), mathematician and physician; inventor of the 'equals' sign in mathematics * Gareth Roberts (1940–2007), physicist *

Graham Sutton Sir Oliver Graham Sutton CBE FRS (4 February 1903 – 26 May 1977) was a Welsh mathematician and meteorologist, notable particularly for theoretical work on atmospheric diffusion, boundary layer turbulence, and for his direction of the UK Met ...

(1903–1977), meteorologist * Llewellyn Hilleth Thomas (1903–1992), physicist; discoverer of the 'Thomas precession' in relativity theory * John Meurig Thomas (1932-2020), chemist * Alfred Russel Wallace (1823–1913), biologist, co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection * Phil Williams (1939–2003), astrophysicist, politician

Sports people

Athletes

* John Ainsworth-Davis (1895–1976), gold medallist at the 1920 Summer Olympics * Jim Alford (1913–2004), British Empire Games gold medallist *

Steve Barry Steven ("Steve") John Barry (born 25 October 1950) is a retired Welsh race walker, born in Cardiff. A member of the Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club and Roath Walking Club, Barry won the gold medal in the 30 km road walk at the 1982 Commonwea ...

(born 1950), Commonwealth Games gold medallist *

Jamie Baulch James Stephen Baulch (born 3 May 1973) is a retired Welsh sprint athlete and television presenter. He won the 400 metres gold medal at the 1999 World Indoor Championships. As a member of British 4 × 400 metres relay teams, he won a gold medal ...

(born 1973), 400m sprinter, Commonwealth Games bronze and silver medallist and silver medallist at the

1996 Summer Olympics The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, ...

* Tim Benjamin (born 1982), Commonwealth Games silver medallist * Steve Brace (born 1961), long-distance runner * Guto Nyth Brân (1700–1737), runner * Lesley Brannan (born 1976), hammer thrower *

Lynn Davies Lynn Davies CBE (born 20 May 1942) is a Welsh former track and field athlete who specialised in the long jump. He was the 1964 Olympic champion in the event. He was born in Nantymoel near Bridgend and was a member of the Cardiff Amateur Athl ...

(born 1942), Olympic gold medallist * Tenby Davies (1884–1932), world professional half-mile champion *

John Disley John Ivor Disley Order of the British Empire, CBE (20 November 1928 – 8 February 2016) was a Welsh athlete. He competed mainly in the 3000 metres steeplechase before co-founding the London Marathon and becoming active in sports promotion and ad ...

(born 1928), 3000 metres steeple chaser * Dai Greene (born 1986) *

Tanni Grey-Thompson Carys Davina Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, (born 26 July 1969), known as Tanni Grey-Thompson, is a Welsh politician, television presenter and former wheelchair racer. Athletic career Grey-Thompson's Paralympic career started in the 1 ...

(born 1969), winner of 11 gold, four silver and one bronze Olympic medals * Cecil Griffiths (1901–1945), gold medallist at the 1920 Summer Olympics * Venissa Head (born 1956), Commonwealth Games silver medallist *

Colin Jackson Colin Ray Jackson, (born 18 February 1967) is a Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete who specialised in the 110 metres hurdles. During a career in which he represented Great Britain and Wales, he won an Olympic silver medal, became wo ...

(born 1967), hurdler * David Jacobs (1888–1976), gold medallist at the 1912 Summer Olympics * Berwyn Jones (1940–2007), sprinter and rugby league footballer * Steve Jones (born 1955), Commonwealth Games silver medallist and former marathon world record holder * Christian Malcolm (born 1979), sprinter * Robert Mitchell (born 1980), high jumper * Kay Morley-Brown (born 1963), Commonwealth Games gold medallist * Catherine Murphy (born 1975), Olympic 400m runner * Jonathon O'Dougherty, British National Ice Dance champion * Carys Parry (born 1981), Commonwealth Games hammer silver medallist *

Berwyn Price Berwyn Price (born 15 August 1951) is a former Welsh international athlete. Price was born in Tredegar, Monmouthshire, and studied at Lewis School, PengamTom Richards (1910–1985), silver medallist at the

1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca ...

* Philippa Roles (born 1978), Commonwealth Games discus thrower * Michelle Scutt (born 1960), Commonwealth Games silver medallist and bronze medallist at the 1980 Summer Olympics * Steven Shalders (born 1981 in Bridgend), Commonwealth Games triple jumper * Tony Simmons (born 1948), Olympic 10,000-metre runner * Scott Simpson (born 1979), Commonwealth Games pole vaulter *

Iwan Thomas Iwan Gwyn Thomas (born 5 January 1974) is a Welsh sprinter who represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Olympic Games in the 400 metres, and Wales at the Commonwealth Games. Thomas is a former European, Commonwealth Games and Wo ...

(born 1974), 400m sprinter * Reg Thomas (1907–1946), British Empire Games gold and silver medallist, and Olympic distance runner *

Angela Tooby Angela Rosemary Tooby-Smith (née Tooby; born 24 October 1960) is a British former long-distance runner. She won a silver medal behind Ingrid Kristiansen at the 1988 IAAF World Cross Country Championships and a bronze medal in the 10,000 metres ...

(born 1960), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist * Susan Tooby (born 1960), Olympic long-distance runner * Hayley Tullett (born 1975), Commonwealth Games silver and bronze medallist, and Olympic middle-distance runner *

Kirsty Wade Kirsty Wade (née McDermott, born 6 August 1962) is a British former middle-distance runner. She is a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist representing Wales, winning the 800 metres in Brisbane 1982 and both the 800 metres and 1500 me ...

(born 1962), Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and Olympic middle-distance runner * Nigel Walker (born 1963), Olympic 110m high hurdler and Wales international rugby union player * Nick Whitehead (1933–2002), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and bronze medallist at the

1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held ...

* J.J. Williams (born 1948), Commonwealth Games sprinter and Wales international rugby union player *Rhys Williams (athlete), Rhys Williams (born 1984), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist *Neil Winter (born 1973), Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Olympic pole vaulter

Badminton

*Martyn Lewis (badminton), Martyn Lewis (born 1982) *Kelly Morgan (born 1975) *Richard Vaughan (badminton), Richard Vaughan (born 1978)

Baseball players

*Jimmy Austin (1879–1965) *Ted Lewis (ballplayer), Ted Lewis (1872–1936) *Peter Morris (baseball), Peter Morris (1854–1884)

Basketball players

* Tal Dunne (born 1987), Welsh-born Israeli professional basketball player for Israeli team Ironi Nes Ziona B.C., Ironi Nes Ziona

British baseball players

*Ted Peterson (1916–2005) *George Whitcombe (1902–1986)

Bowls

*Janet Ackland *Fred Leamon (1919–1981) *Fred Parfitt (1869–1953) *Robert Weale (born 1963)

Boxers

*Jamie Arthur (born 1979) *Eddie Avoth (born 1945) *Albert Barnes (boxer), Albert Barnes (1913–1990) *Bill Beynon (1891–1932) *David John Bowen, Dai Bowen (died 1912, in the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic'') *Joe Calzaghe (born 1972), undefeated former World Boxing Organization, WBO, World Boxing Association, WBA, World Boxing Council, WBC, International Boxing Federation, IBF super middleweight and The Ring (magazine), ''The Ring'' light heavyweight world champion *Nathan Cleverly (born 1987), former European light heavyweight title holder *Jason Cook (boxer), Jason Cook (born 1975) *Brian Curvis (born 1937) *Dai Dower (born 1933) *Jim Driscoll (1880–1925), 'Peerless' Jim Driscoll, featherweight *Joe Erskine (Welsh boxer), Joe Erskine (1934–1990) *Tommy Farr (1914–1986) *Scott Gammer (born 1976) *Colin Jones (boxer), Colin Jones (born 1959) *Enzo Maccarinelli (born 1980), former WBU cruiserweight title holder (7 defences) *Johnny Owen (1956–1980) *David Pearce (boxer), David 'Bomber' Pearce (1959–2000) *Nicky Piper (born 1966) *Steve Robinson (boxer), Steve Robinson (born 1968), former WBO featherweight world title holder (7 defences) *Lee Selby (born 1987), International Boxing Federation, IBF featherweight champion *Thomas Thomas (boxer), Tom Thomas (1880–1911), first British middleweight champion *Freddie Welsh (1886–1927) *Jimmy Wilde (1892–1969) *Howard Winstone (1939–2000)

Cricketers

*Robert Croft (born 1970) *Alan Jones (cricketer, born 1938), Alan Jones (born 1938) *Jeff Jones (cricketer, born 1941), Jeff Jones (born 1941) *Simon Jones (cricketer), Simon Jones (born 1978) *Tony Lewis (born 1938), England Captain 1972/73 *Steve Watkin (born 1964)

Cyclists

Equestrians

*David Broome (born 1940) *Richard Meade (born 1936)

Footballers

Golfers

Field hockey

*Sarah Thomas (field hockey), Sarah Thomas (born 1981), Olympic bronze medallist

Motor sports

*Tom Cave (born 1991), rally driver *Chaz Davies (born 1987), motorcycle racer *Elfyn Evans (born 1989), rally driver *Gwyndaf Evans (born 1959), rally driver *Nicky Grist (born 1961), rally co-driver *Gary Hocking (1937–1962), motorcycle racer * Karl Jones (born 1959), BTCC driver *Mark Jones (Motocross rider), Mark Jones (born 1979), motocross rider *Cyril Kieft (1911–2004), racing car manufacturer and driver *Jackie Lewis (born 1936), Formula One racing driver *David Llewellin (born 1960), rally driver *Hywel Lloyd (born 1985), Formula Three racing driver *Ian Lougher (born 1963), motorcycle racer *Charlie Martin (1913–1998), Grand Prix racing driver *Phil Mills (born 1963), rally co-driver *Phil Morris (speedway rider), Phil Morris (born 1975), speedway rider *J. G. Parry-Thomas (1884–1927), racing driver and one time Land Speed Record holder *Tom Pryce (1949–1977), Formula One racing driver *Alan Rees (racing driver), Alan Rees (born 1938), Formula One racing driver *Gareth Rees (motorsport commentator), Gareth Rees (born 1969), former racing driver and motorsport commentator *David Richards (racing), David Richards (born 1952), former rally co-driver and team principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula One teams *Jamie Smyth (born 1976), racing driver *Malcolm Uphill (d. 1999), Grand Prix motorcycle road racer *Freddie Williams (speedway rider), Freddie Williams (born 1926), former Speedway World Champion

Rowers

*Katrina Jacks (c. 1986–2010) *Tom James (born 1984) *Tom Lucy (born 1988)

Rugby players

This list includes league, female and uncapped players *Lee Beach (born 1982), captained Wales' world cup winning sevens team (Dubai 2009) *Billy Boston (born 1934), international (rugby league) *Kevin Bowring, former Wales national team coach *Non Evans (born 1975), also competed for Wales at judo, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling *Trevor Foster (1916–2005), international (rugby league) *Lewis Jones (rugby), Lewis Jones (born 1931), international (rugby league) *Robert Lewis (rugby player), Rob Lewis (born 1987), Wales under 18, 19 and 20 and sevens player *Alun Wyn Jones, current captain of Wales and the Ospreys (rugby union) *Mike Powell (rugby union), Mike Powell (born 1978) *Jo Price (born 1985), rugby union player and former footballer *Mike Ruddock (born 1959), former Wales national team coach *Frank Shugars, international (rugby league) *Clive Sullivan (born 1943), international (rugby league) *Aled Thomas (born 1985), Wales under 17, 18, 19 and 21 and sevens player *Gwyn Thomas (rugby), Gwyn Thomas, international (rugby league) *Alex Walker (rugby union born 1986), Alex Walker (born 1986), former Newport Gwent Dragons player *Frank Whitcombe, international (rugby league), Lance Todd trophy winner *Lenny Woodard (born 1976), international (rugby union: non–test) (rugby league) *Frank Young (rugby, born c. 1885), Frank Young, international (rugby league)

Snooker players

*Dominic Dale (born 1971) *Ryan Day (snooker player), Ryan Day (born 1980) *Terry Griffiths (born 1947) *Jamie Jones (snooker player), Jamie Jones (born 1988) *Darren Morgan (born 1966) *Doug Mountjoy (born 1942) *Ray Reardon (born 1932) *Matthew Stevens (born 1977) *Mark Williams (snooker player), Mark Williams (born 1975) *Cliff Wilson (1934–1994)

Sport shooters

*Johanne Brekke *Ceri Dallimore *Sarah Wixey (born 1970)

Surfers

*Carwyn Williams (born 1965)

Swimmers

*David Davies (swimmer), David Davies (born 1985) *Valerie Davies (1912–2001) *Julie Gould (born 1989) *Thomas Haffield (born 1988) *Nyree Lewis (born 1980) *Jemma Lowe (born 1990) *Paul Radmilovic (1886–1968), swimmer and water-polo player *David Roberts (swimmer), David Roberts (born 1980) *Irene Steer (1889–1947) *Lowri Tynan (born 1987) *Martyn Woodroffe (born 1950)

Weightlifters

*David Morgan (weightlifter), David Morgan (born 1964), three times Olympian, three times masters world champion and holder of three world records

Wrestlers

*Mandrews, Mark 'Mandrews' Andrews (born 1992) *Sandy Orford (1911–1986) *Mason Ryan (born 1982) *Adrian Street (born 1940) *Rob Terry (born 1980) *Don Vines (1932–1989) *Orig Williams (1931–2009)

Trade union leaders

* William Abraham (1842–1922), also known as Mabon *William Brace (1865–1947) *Moss Evans (1925–2002) *

(1890–1975) *Vernon Hartshorn (1872–1931) *Arthur Horner (trade unionist), Arthur Horner (1894–1968) *Clive Jenkins (1926–1999) *Will Paynter (1903–1984) *Thomas Richards (Welsh politician), Thomas Richards (1859–1931) *J. H. Thomas, James Henry Thomas (1874–1949) *Huw T. Edwards (1892–1970)

Writers

For Welsh writers, see: *List of Welsh writers *List of Welsh language authors *List of Welsh language poets (6th century to c.1600) *List of Welsh women writers

Other notables

*Helen Adams (born 1978), runner-up in ''Big Brother 2001 (UK), Big Brother 2'' (2001) *Seymour Berry, 1st Baron Buckland (1877–1928), industrialist *Michael Bogdanov (1938–2017), theatre director *Emrys G. Bowen, E. G. Bowen (1900–1983), geographer *Betsi Cadwaladr (1789–1860), Crimean War nurse *Gwladys ferch Dafydd Gam (d. 1454), ''Seren y Fenni'' (''Star of Abergavenny'') *Rees Davies (1938–2005), historian *John Dee (born 1527), alchemist * Samuel Ifor Enoch (1914–2001), theologian *Piers Griffith (1568-1628), pirate *John Gwenogvryn Evans (1852–1930), palaeographic expert *Timothy John Evans (1924–1950), hanged for the murder of wife and daughter, due to a miscarriage of justice, but posthumously pardoned *Geoffrey of Monmouth (c.1100–1155), churchman and historian *Peter Havard-Williams (1922–1995), librarian educator *George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys (1648–1689), hanging judge *Alfred Lewis Jones (1845–1909), ship-owner and businessman *Ernest Jones (1879–1958), psychoanalyst *John Geoffrey Jones (1928–2014), judge, tribunal president and chairman *Percy Mansell Jones (1889–1968), professor of French literature and history *Walter Map (c.1137–1209), medieval raconteur *Howard Marks (1945−2016), drug smuggler and author *Angus McBean (1904–1990), photographer *Godfrey Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar (1831–1913), Member of Parliament, land-owner and benefactor *Henry Morgan (c.1635–1688), privateer *Edward Williams (1747–1826), a.k.a. Iolo Morganwg, antiquarian *Marcus Piggott (born 1971), fashion photographer, half of duo Mert and Marcus *James Price (civil engineer), James Price, civil engineer, mathematician and author *William Price (doctor), Dr William Price (1800–1893), eccentric physician *Arwel Richards (born 1982), columnist and businessman *Bartholomew Roberts (1682–1722), pirate (Black Bart or Barti Ddu) *

(c.1520–c.1600), lexicographer, phonetician and comparative linguist *James Sommerin (born c. 1978), chef *John Tabatabai (born 1987), professional poker player *Robert Vaughan (antiquary), Robert Vaughan (c.1592–16 May 1667), antiquary *Bryn Williams (born 1977), chef *

(born 1938), theologian *

(1896–1962), theologian *Thomas Wynne (1627–1691), surgeon, Quaker and friend of William Penn *Mike Young (producer), Mike Young (born 1945), TV producer *Andrew House (born 1965), President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment (2011–2017) *CDawgVA, CDawgVA (Connor Marc Colquhoun) (born in 1996), Youtuber and Voice Actor (2014-Present)

References

External links

Famous Welsh People on the Welsh Icons SiteFamous Welsh Sports People on the Welsh Icons SiteFamous Welsh ActorsFamous Welsh MusiciansFamous Welsh WritersFamous Welsh ArtistsFamous Welsh ScientistsFamous Welsh BusinessmenFamous Welsh In Myth and HistoricalFamous Welsh Sport Personalities
{{DEFAULTSORT:Welsh People Lists of Welsh people, Lists of British people

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