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 this month, 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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