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Sponsorship of Welsh Biography Welsh Biography (also known as The Dictionary of Welsh Biography) is delivered in partnership by The National Library of Wales and the University of Wales Centre for…  

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in the DWB? Learn more about the project to find out about the kind of information you can expect to find in the biographical articles in the DWB. How can I change the language of the site…  

Guidelines for authors

The Dictionary of Welsh Biography is a standard reference work which should be the starting point for anyone seeking biographical information about the history of Wales. Many users will read…  

Diversity project (2023-2025)

The aim of the Diversity Project (2023-2025) was to improve representation of the overall diversity of Wales’s history within The Dictionary of Welsh Biography, with a particular focus on gender,…  

List of recently added new articles

DAVIS, ISAAC ('Aikake') (1756 - 1810), mariner and royal advisor JONES, WILLIAM ('Bill') RICHARD (1839 - 1889), industrialist TERLEZKI, STEFAN (1927 - 2006), businessman and politician O'CONNELL,…  

Articles that need to be created for The Dictionary of Welsh Biography

We  need new authors to write articles about individuals who deserve a place in The Dictionary of Welsh Biography to ensure the timely and continuous publication of new biographies. This page…  

About The Dictionary of Welsh Biography

Return to the DWB website What is the Dictionary of Welsh Biography? The Dictionary of Welsh Biography (DWB) is the starting point for anyone seeking biographical information about persons…  

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If you have any enquiries about the Dictionary of Welsh Biography website, would like to suggest a person not yet included, or are interested in writing an article, please contact us: Email:…  

Forthcoming articles

JONES, WILLIAM JOHN PHILPIN (1913-1992), political cartoonist JONES, WILLIAM ('Bill') RICHARD (1839-89), industrialist DAVIES, MEIRION LLOYD (1932-2013), Presbyterian minister THOMAS, PETER JOHN…  

History of the building

Background The 1905 Budget announcement of financial provision for the establishment of a National Library and Museum for Wales was in response to campaigning and political pressure by various…  

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