St David

Born into an artistocratic family just outside the city that took his name, he was an advocate of the simple life. March 1 marks his death - it was declared a national day of celebration in Wales for the first time in the 18th century.

Amy Dillwyn Swansea, 1845. One of Britain's first female industrialists
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Dr Gwynfor Evans Barry, but strong links with West Wales, 1912. Plaid Cymru's first MP and campaigner for Welsh rights
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Dr. Rowan Williams Ystradgynlais, 1950. The 104th Archbishop of Canterbury.
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Evan Roberts Loughor, 1878. Leader of the Welsh Religious Revival of 1904 - 05
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Jim Griffiths Betws, Ammanford, 1890. First Secretary of State for Wales
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Lord Howe of Aberavon Port Talbot, 1926. Leading politician and Chancellor of the Exchequer instrumental in Britain joining the EU
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Megan Lloyd George North Wales, but strong connections with West Wales, 1902. Wales' first woman MP
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Michael Howard Gorseinon, 1941. Ex Tory minister and former Conservative leader.
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Peter Hain Nairobi, 1950. being a key Labour politician in the cabinets of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown and being closely involved with the anti-apartheid cause.
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Princess Lilian Swansea, 1915. becoming a member of the Swedish Royal family.
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Saint Patrick Wales, possibly Banwen, 387. Banished snakes from Ireland.
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Sir Thomas Picton Pembrokeshire, 1758. The hero of the Battle of Waterloo
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The Corgi Pembroke and Cardigan, . Royalty's favourite canine
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