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.
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Meredydd Evans (1919-2015)
As we celebrate the centenary of Meredydd Evans's birth, here is an article summarizing the life and work of an individual who did so much for Welsh life and culture as a musician, historian, editor, nationalist and tireless campaigner for the Welsh language.
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