This website contains over five thousand concise biographies of individuals who have made a significant contribution to national life, whether in Wales or more widely.
An interactive Timeline of individuals in the Dictionary of Welsh Biography is now available. The timeline is powered using linked open data and openly licensed content hosted by Wikimedia.
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Noëlle Davies (1899-1983)
The Irishwoman Noëlle Davies made a vital contribution to the nationalist movement in Wales in the inter-war years. Together with her husband D. J. Davies, she strongly influenced the philosophy of the Welsh National Party, emphasizing education, social justice and internationalism.
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