Editing List of Welsh people

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This is a '''list of [[Welsh people]]''' ({{langx|cy|rhestr Cymry}}); an [[ethnic group]] and nation associated with [[Wales]].

Historian [[John Davies (historian)|John Davies]] argues that the origin of the Welsh nation can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the [[End of Roman rule in Britain|Roman departure from Britain]], although [[Brythonic languages|Brythonic]] or other [[Celtic languages]] seem to have been spoken in Wales since much earlier.<ref>{{cite book |last=Davies |first=John |author-link=John Davies (historian) |title=A History of Wales |year=1994 |publisher=Penguin |page=54 |isbn=0-14-014581-8}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wales.ac.uk/Resources/Documents/Research/ODonnell.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101007150727/http://www.wales.ac.uk/Resources/Documents/Research/ODonnell.pdf |archive-date=2010-10-07 |url-status=live |title=O'Donnell Lecture 2008 Appendix |year=2008|access-date=10 February 2011}}</ref>

This list is for people of [[Welsh people|Welsh heritage and descent]], and for those otherwise perceived as Welsh; through either birth or adoption. Only those meeting [[WP:N|notability criteria]] are included. A few people appear in more than one section of the list.
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==Actors==
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*[[Keith Allen (actor)|Keith Allen]] (born 1953)
*[[Bennett Arron]] (born 1973), also comedian and writer
*[[Stanley Baker]] (1927–1976) 
*[[Aneurin Barnard]] (born 1987)
*[[Hywel Bennett]] (1944–2017)
*[[David Bower]] (born 1969)
*[[Rob Brydon]] (born 1965)
*[[Richard Burton]] (1925–1984)
*[[Boyd Clack]] (born 1951), also writer and musician
*[[Morfydd Clark]] (born 1989)
*[[Richard Ian Cox]] (born 1973), also comedian and radio host
* [[Gabrielle Creevy]] (born 1996)
*[[Timothy Dalton]] (born 1946)
*[[Charles Danby]] (1858–1906)
*[[Hannah Daniel]] (born 1986)
*[[Josie d'Arby]] (born 1973), also presenter
*[[Gareth David-Lloyd]] (born 1981)
*[[Garnon Davies]] (born 1982)
*[[Geraint Wyn Davies]] (born 1957)
*[[Phoebe Davies]] (1864–1912)
*[[Richard Davies (Welsh actor)|Richard Davies]] (1926–2015)
*[[Ryan Davies]] (1937–1977)
*[[Windsor Davies]] (1930–2019)
* [[Lauren Drew]] (born 1993)
*[[Robert East (actor)|Robert East]] (born 1943)
*[[Aimee-Ffion Edwards]] (born 1987)
*[[Maudie Edwards]] (1906–1991)
*[[Taron Egerton]] (born 1989)
*[[Tom Ellis (actor)|Tom Ellis]] (born 1978)
*[[Peg Entwistle]] (1908–1932)
*[[Clifford Evans (actor)|Clifford Evans]] (1912–1985)
*[[Luke Evans (actor)|Luke Evans]] (born 1979)
*[[Pam Ferris]] (born 1948)
*[[Huw Garmon]] (born 1966)
*[[Colin George]] (1929–2016)
*[[Sian Gibson]]
*[[Matthew Gravelle]] (born 1976)
*[[Hugh Griffith]] (1912–1980)
*[[Kenneth Griffith]] (1921–2006)
*[[Ioan Gruffudd]] (born 1973)
*[[Edmund Gwenn]] (1875–1958)
*[[Mike Gwilym]] (born 1949)
*[[Robert Gwilym]] (born 1956)
*[[Lyn Harding]] (1867–1952)
*[[Doris Hare]] (1905–2000)
*[[Mali Harries]] (born 1976)
*[[Richard Harrington (actor)|Richard Harrington]] (born 1975)
*[[Georgia Henshaw]] (born 1993)
*[[Anthony Hopkins]] (born 1937)
*[[Donald Houston]] (1923–1991)
*[[Glyn Houston]] (1926–2019)
*[[Aneirin Hughes]] (born 1958)
*[[Gareth Hughes]] (1894–1965)
*[[Nerys Hughes]] (born 1941)
*[[Rhys Ifans]] (born 1968)
*[[Emrys James]] (1928–1989)
*[[Hywel John]] (born c.1970), more notable as a playwright
*[[Margaret John]] (1926–2011)
*[[Glynis Johns]] (1923–2024)
*[[Mervyn Johns]] (1899–1992)
*[[Gary Jones (actor)|Gary Jones]] (born 1958)
*[[Mark Lewis Jones]] (born 1964)
*[[Ruth Jones (actress)|Ruth Jones]] (born 1967)
*[[Terry Jones]] (1942–2020)
*[[Eddie Ladd]], also contemporary dancer
*[[Kate Lamb]] (born 1988)
*[[Helen Lederer]] (born 1954)
*[[Gwilym Lee]] (born 1983)
*[[Desmond Llewelyn]] (1914–1999)
*[[Bernard Lloyd]] (1934-2018)
*[[Philip Madoc]] (1934–2012)
*[[Ruth Madoc]] (1943-2022)
*[[Steven Meo]] (born 1977)
*[[Ray Milland]] (1907–1986)
*[[Elizabeth Morgan (actress)|Elizabeth Morgan]] (born 1930)
*[[Eve Myles]] (born 1978)
*[[Kimberley Nixon]] (born 1985)
*[[Jonny Owen]] (born 1971)
*[[Kai Owen]] (born 1975)
*[[John Owen-Jones]]  (born 1971)
*[[Joanna Page]] (born 1978)
*[[Siân Phillips]] (born 1934)
*[[Tom Price (actor)|Tom Price]] (born 1980)
*[[Jonathan Pryce]] (born 1947)
*[[Ian Puleston-Davies]] (born 1959)
*[[Angharad Rees]] (1949-2012)
*[[Roger Rees]] (1944–2015)
*[[Iwan Rheon]] (born 1985)
*[[Steffan Rhodri]] (born 1967)
*[[Ieuan Rhys]] (born 1961)
*[[Matthew Rhys]] (born 1974)
*[[Paul Rhys]] (born 1963)
*[[John Rhys-Davies]] (born 1944)
*[[Ieuan Rhys Williams]] (1909-1973)
*[[Rachel Roberts (actress)|Rachel Roberts]] (1927–1980)
*[[Matt Ryan (actor)|Matt Ryan]] (born 1981)
*[[Michael Sheen]] (born 1969)
*[[Sarah Siddons]] (1755–1831)
*[[William Simons]] (1940–2019)
*[[Steve Speirs]] (born 1965)
*[[Victor Spinetti]] (1933–2012)
*[[Gareth Thomas (actor)|Gareth Thomas]] (1945-2016)
*[[Talfryn Thomas]] (1922–1982)
*[[William Thomas (actor)|William Thomas]]
*[[Tim Vincent]] (born 1972), also presenter
*[[Melanie Walters]] (born 1962)
*[[Naunton Wayne]] (1901–1970)
*[[Andy Whitfield]] (1972–2011)
*[[Ian Whyte (actor)|Ian Whyte]] (born 1971)
*[[Robert Wilfort]] (born 1977)
*[[Emlyn Williams]] (1905–1987), also dramatist
*[[Peter Wingfield]] (born 1962)
*[[Owain Yeoman]] (born 1978)
*[[Catherine Zeta-Jones]] (born 1969)
*[[Alexander Vlahos]] (born 1988)
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==Architects==
{{main list|List of Welsh architects}}
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*[[Jonathan Adams (architect)|Jonathan Adams]] (born 1961)
*[[William Edwards (architect)|William Edwards]] (1719–1789)
*[[Alwyn Sheppard Fidler]] (1909–1990)
*[[John St. Bodfan Gruffydd]] (1910–2004)
*[[Inigo Jones]] (1573–1652), born in London to Welsh parents
*[[John Jones (Talhaiarn)|John Jones]] (1810–1869)
*[[Owen Jones (architect)|Owen Jones]] (1809–1874), born in London of Welsh descent
*[[Ernest Morgan (architect)|Ernest Morgan]] (1881–1954)
*[[John Nash (architect)|John Nash]] (1753–1835), born in London to Welsh parents
*[[Malcolm Parry]] (born c.1938), architect, academic and TV presenter
*[[John Prichard]] (1817–1886)
*[[Gwynne Pugh]] (currently active)
*[[David Wyn Roberts]] (1911–1982)
*[[Percy Thomas]] (1883–1969)
*Revd. [[Thomas Thomas (architect)|Thomas Thomas]] (1817–1888) 
*[[E. M. Bruce Vaughan]] (1856-1919)
*[[Clough Williams-Ellis]] (1883–1978)
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==Artists==
{{main|List of Welsh artists}}
{{see also|List of women artists associated with Wales}}
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*[[Iwan Bala]] (born 1956), painter and mixed media artist
*[[Roger Cecil]] (1942–2015), painter and mixed media artist
*[[Glenys Cour]] (born 1924), painter
*[[Ivor Davies (artist)|Ivor Davies]] (born 1935), painter, mixed media, installation and mosaic artist
*[[Thomas Nathaniel Davies]] (1922–1996), painter and sculptor
*[[Ken Elias]] (born 1944), painter
*[[Nicholas Evans (artist)|Nick Evans]] (1907–2004), painter
*[[Barry Flanagan]] (1941–2009), sculptor
*[[Laura Ford]] (born 1961), sculptor
*[[David Garner (artist)|David Garner]] (born 1958), installation artist
*[[John Gibson (sculptor)|John Gibson]] (1790–1866), sculptor
*[[Tony Goble]] (1943–2007), painter
*[[Dan Llywelyn Hall]] (born 1980), painter
*[[Nina Hamnett]] (1890–1956), painter
*[[Clive Hicks-Jenkins]] (born 1951), painter
*[[Robert Alwyn Hughes]] (1935-2020), painter
*[[Alfred Janes]] (1911–1999), painter
*[[Augustus John]] (1878–1961), painter
*[[Goscombe John]] (1860–1952), sculptor
*[[Gwen John]] (1876–1939), painter
*[[David Jones (poet)|David Jones]] (1895–1974), artist and poet
*[[Martyn Jones (painter)|Martyn Jones]] (born 1955), painter
*[[Thomas Jones (artist)|Thomas Jones]] (1742–1803), painter
*[[Heinz Koppel]] (1919–1980), painter, moved to Wales as a young man
*[[Mervyn Levy]] (1915–1996), painter, art dealer, writer and critic
*[[Osi Rhys Osmond]] (1942–2015), painter and television presenter
*[[Geoffrey Olsen]] (1943–2007), painter 
*[[Michael Gustavius Payne]] (born 1969), painter
*[[Shani Rhys James]] (born 1953), painter, moved to Wales after graduation
*[[Ceri Richards]] (1903–1971), painter
*[[Will Roberts]] (1907–2000), painter
*[[John Uzzell Edwards]] (1937–2014), painter
*[[Andrew Vicari]] (1938–2016), painter
*[[Bedwyr Williams]] (born 1974), installation and performance artist
*[[Kyffin Williams]] (1918–2006), painter
*[[Richard Wilson (painter)|Richard Wilson]] (1714–1782), painter
*[[Nathan Wyburn]] (born 1989), food artist
*[[Ernest Zobole]] (1927–1999), painter
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==Designers==
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*[[Laura Ashley]] (1925–1985)
*[[Jeff Banks]] (born 1943)
*[[David Emanuel (fashion designer)|David Emanuel]] (born 1952)
*[[Timothy Everest]] (born 1961)
*[[Ross Lovegrove]] (born 1958)
*[[Julien Macdonald]] (born 1971)
*[[Tommy Nutter]] (1943–1992)
*[[Jayne Pierson]] (born 1969/1970)
*[[Mary Quant]] (1934-2023)
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==Entrepreneurs==
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*[[Richard Amerike|Richard ap Meryk]] (or ap Meurig), Anglicised to Richard Amerike (or Ameryk) (c. 1445–1503), after whom America is reputed to be named
*[[Gomer Berry, 1st Viscount Kemsley]] (1883–1968), newspaper publisher
*[[William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose]] (1879–1954), newspaper publisher
*[[Joe Blackman]] (born c. 1984), events and entertainment industry entrepreneur
*[[David Davies (industrialist)|David Davies Llandinam]] (1818–1890), industrialist
*[[Griffith J. Griffith]] (1850–1919), mining millionaire
*[[John Josiah Guest]] (1785–1852), ironmaster
*[[John Hughes (businessman)|John Hughes]] (1814–1889), businessman and founder of the city of [[Donetsk]], Ukraine
*[[William Lewis, 1st Baron Merthyr|Sir William Thomas Lewis]] (1837–1914), coalowner
*[[Terry Matthews]] (born 1943), telecommunications billionaire, owner of [[Celtic Manor Resort]]
*[[Michael Moritz]] (born 1962), investor
*[[Charles Stewart Rolls]] (1877–1910), motor car manufacturer and aviator
*[[Howard Stringer]] (born 1942), businessman
*[[David Sullivan (publisher)|David Sullivan]] (born 1949), publisher
*[[David Alfred Thomas, 1st Viscount Rhondda|David Alfred Thomas]] (1856–1918), industrialist
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==Explorers==
*[[Perce Blackborow]] (1896–1949)
*[[John Evans (explorer)|John Evans]] (1770–1799)
*[[George Everest]] (1790–1866)
*[[Henry Morton Stanley]] (1841–1904)

==Film directors==
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*[[Kevin Allen (actor)|Kevin Allen]] (born 1962)
*[[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]] (born 1980)
*[[John Bryan Evans|John Evans]] (born 1980)
*[[Marc Evans]] (born 1963)
*[[Peter Greenaway]] (born 1942)
*[[Terry Jones]] (1942–2020)
*[[Justin Kerrigan]] (born 1974)
*[[Richard Marquand]] (1938–1987)
*[[Julian Richards (director)|Julian Richards]] (born 1968)
*[[Sara Sugarman]] (born 1962)
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==Humourists==
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*[[Bennett Arron]] (born 1973), comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter
*[[Max Boyce]] (born 1945), entertainer
*[[Connor Colquhoun]] (born 1996), voice actor, [[YouTube]] content creator, and co-host of ''[[Trash Taste]]''.
*[[Tommy Cooper]] (1922–1984), comedian and magician
*[[Lee Dainton]] (born 1973), ''[[Dirty Sanchez (television series)|Dirty Sanchez]]'' television series
*[[Greg Davies]] (born 1968), comedian and host of ''[[Taskmaster (TV series)]]''
*[[Ryan Davies]] (1937–1977), comedian and singer
*[[Rhod Gilbert]] (born 1968), comedian and [[BBC Radio Wales]] personality
*[[Terry Jones]] (1942–2020), comedian (''[[Monty Python]]'' series), author, and film director
*[[Gladys Morgan]] (1898–1983), comedian
*[[Tessie O'Shea]] (1913–1997), stand-up comedian
*[[Mathew Pritchard]], ''Dirty Sanchez'' television series
*[[Griff Rhys Jones]] (born 1953), comic writer, actor, and presenter
*[[Harry Secombe]] (1921–2001), comedian, actor, singer, and television presenter
*[[Paul Whitehouse]] (born 1958), writer and actor
*[[Ronnie Williams (comedian)|Ronnie Williams]] (1939–1997), actor and comedian
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==Inventors==
{{Main|List of Welsh inventors}}
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*[[William Davies Evans]] (1790–1872)
*[[William Frost]] (1848–1935), amateur aviator
*[[William Robert Grove]] (1811–1896)
*[[John Jones (clergyman and physician)|John Jones]] (1645–1709)
*[[Adam Powell (game designer)|Adam Powell]] (born 1976), creator of [[Neopets]]
*[[William Henry Preece]] (1834–1913)
*[[Richard Roberts (engineer)|Richard Roberts]] (1789–1864), mechanical engineer
*[[Arthur Edwin Stevens|Edwin Stevens]] (1905–1995), designed the world's first wearable electronic hearing aid
*[[Thomas Williams of Llanidan]] (1737–1802)
*[[Walter Clopton Wingfield]] (1833–1912), inventor of lawn tennis
*[[Gethin Rhys Jones]] (1969–), Inventor, Entrepreneur
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==Journalists and broadcasters==
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*[[Gomer Berry, 1st Viscount Kemsley]] (1883–1968), newspaper publisher
*[[William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose]] (1879–1954), newspaper publisher
*[[Jeremy Bowen]] (born 1960), journalist and broadcaster
*[[Derek Brockway]] (born 1967), chief [[meteorologist]] for ''[[BBC Wales Today]]''
*[[Toby Charles]], soccer commentator for hit PBS television show ''[[Soccer Made in Germany]]'', 1976–1983
*[[Grace Coddington]] (born 1941), fashion journalist and stylist from Anglesey
*[[Hugh Cudlipp]] (1913–1998), editorial director of [[Mirror Group]]
*[[Josie d'Arby]] (born 1972), radio broadcaster and television presenter
*[[Huw Llywelyn Davies]] (born 1945), presenter and rugby union commentator
*[[Russell Davies]] (born 1946), radio presenter
*[[Huw Edwards]] (born 1961), journalist and co-anchor of ''[[BBC News at Ten]]''
*[[Sara Edwards]] (born 1961), broadcast journalist and television presenter
*[[Dewi Griffiths]] (born 1931), former presenter of BBC Radio Wales' ''A String of Pearls''
*[[Arfon Haines Davies]] (born 1948), television presenter and continuity announcer
*[[Guto Harri]] (born 1966), BBC political correspondent
*[[John Humphrys]] (born 1943), journalist and broadcaster
*[[Ciaran Jenkins]] (born 1984), journalist and broadcaster from Merthyr Tydfil
*[[Gareth Jones (journalist)|Gareth Jones]] (1905–1935), first to publicise the existence of the [[Holodomor]] in the Western world
*[[Gareth Jones (presenter)|Gareth Jones]] a.k.a. Gaz Top (born 1961), presenter and broadcaster
*[[Gethin Jones]] (born 1978), presenter
*[[Karl Jones]] (born 1988), BBC journalist
*[[Steve Jones (Welsh presenter)|Steve Jones]] (born 1977), presenter
*[[Martyn Lewis]] (born 1945), presenter
*[[Siân Lloyd]] (born 1958), meteorologist, former ITV weather presenter
*[[Sian Lloyd (news presenter)|Sian Lloyd]], broadcast journalist and BBC television news presenter
*[[Angus McDermid]] (1920–1988), BBC journalist and broadcaster
*[[Johnny Morris (television presenter)|Johnny Morris]] (1919–1999), television presenter of BBC's ''[[Animal Magic (TV series)|Animal Magic]]''
*[[Mavis Nicholson]] (1930–2022), writer and TV broadcaster
*[[Jamie Owen]] (born 1967), broadcast journalist and co-anchor for ''[[BBC Wales Today]]''
*[[Allison Pearson]] (born 1960), journalist and author
*[[Keidrych Rhys]] (1915–22 May 1987), journalist and editor of the periodical ''[[Wales (magazine)|Wales]]''
*[[Paul Starling]] (born 1951), journalist and broadcaster who worked at HTV Wales and BBC Wales before becoming political editor of the Welsh Daily Mirror
*[[Wynford Vaughan-Thomas]] (1908–1987), BBC [[World War II]] reporter and journalist
*[[Huw Wheldon]] (1916–1986), journalist and broadcaster
*[[Iolo Williams]] (born 1962), wildlife expert and presenter
*[[Sian Williams|Siân Williams]] (born 1964), BBC news and current affairs presenter
*[[Lucy Owen]] (born 1970) television presenter and radio presenter

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==Military men==
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*[[Morys Bruce, 4th Baron Aberdare|Morys Bruce]], 4th Baron Aberdare, served in [[World War II]], later active politician and [[Privy Councillor]]
*[[Malcolm Douglas-Pennant, 6th Baron Penrhyn]] (1908–2003), honoured as an [[Order of the British Empire|MBE]] after the invasion of [[Sicily]] in World War II
*[[Rhys ap Thomas]] (1449–1525), Governor of Wales. Well known for killing [[King Richard III]]
*[[Hugh Evan-Thomas]] (1862–1928), [[Royal Navy]] [[Vice-Admiral]]
*[[Hedd Wyn|Ellis Humphrey Evans ("Hedd Wyn")]], a poet, died in the [[Third Battle of Ypres]] during [[World War I]]
*[[William Charles Fuller]] (1884–1974), first Welshman to be awarded the [[Victoria Cross]] during World War I
*Dafydd ap Llewelyn ap Hywel, better known as [[Dafydd Gam]] (c. 1380–1415), prominent opponent of Owain Glyndŵr
*[[Owain Lawgoch]] or ''Yvain de Galles'' (c. 1300–1378), mercenary and titular Prince of Wales
*[[T. E. Lawrence]] (Lawrence of Arabia) (1888–1935), soldier
*[[Hubert William Lewis]]  (1896–1977), awarded the [[Victoria Cross]]
*[[John Wallace Linton]], Royal Navy Commander, awarded the [[Victoria Cross]]
*[[Sir Thomas Picton]] (1758–1815), Lieutenant-General
*[[Tasker Watkins]]  (Major) (1918–2007), first Welshman to be awarded the [[Victoria Cross]] during World War II, former President of the Welsh Rugby Union and former Lord Justice of Appeal and deputy Lord Chief Justice
*[[Simon Weston]] (born 1961), soldier and broadcaster
*[[John Williams (VC)|John Williams]]  (1857–1932), born John Fielding, awarded the [[Victoria Cross]]
*[[Roger Williams (soldier)|Roger Williams]] (c. 1537–1595), soldier
*[[Robert James Bye]]  (1889–1962), a Welsh recipient of the Victoria Cross and Soldier in both [[World War I]] and [[World War II]]. 
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==Models==
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*[[Sian Adey-Jones]] (born 1957), model, 2nd runner-up [[Miss Universe]] (1976)
*[[Kim Ashfield]] (born 1959), 4th runner-up [[Miss World]] (1980)
*[[Amy Guy]] (born 1983), [[Miss Sport]] award at [[Miss World 2004]], representing Wales, one of the [[Gladiators (2008 UK TV series)|Gladiators]]
*[[Rosemarie Frankland]] (1943–2000), Miss World (1961)
*[[Claire Evans]] (born 1983), Miss Wales (2005)
*[[Chloe-Beth Morgan]] (born 1986), Miss Wales (2008)
*[[Helen Morgan (Miss World)|Helen Morgan]] (born 1952), Miss World (1974)
*[[Kate Alicia Morgan]] (born 1983), model
*[[Sophie Moulds]] (born 1992), 1st runner-up [[Miss World 2012]], representing Wales
*[[Kelly-Louise Pesticcio]], Miss Wales (2007)
*[[Imogen Thomas]] (born 1982), Miss Wales (2003) and ''Big Brother'' contestant
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==Monarchs and princes==
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* [[Cadwallon ap Cadfan]] (died 633), [[King of Gwynedd]]
* [[Cunedda]] (''fl.'' 400–450), King of Gwynedd
* [[Dafydd ap Gruffudd]] (died 1283), [[Prince of Wales]]
* [[Gruffudd ap Cynan]] (c. 1035–1137), King of Gwynedd
* [[Gwenllian of Wales]] (1282–1337), daughter of [[Llywelyn ap Gruffudd]]
* [[Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd]] (1097–1137), Princess Consort of Deheubarth
* [[Henry VII of England]] (1457–1509), first king of the [[Tudor dynasty]], born in [[Pembroke, Pembrokeshire|Pembroke]]
* [[Hywel Dda]] (887–950), Prince of [[Deheubarth]]
* [[Idwal Iwrch]] (c. 650–720), King of Gwynedd
* [[Llywelyn the Great]] (1173–1240), Prince of Wales
* [[Llywelyn ap Gruffudd]] (c. 1225–1282), ''Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf'' ({{lang|en|Llywelyn, Our Last Leader}}), Prince of Wales
* [[Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor]] (m.1236), Prince of [[Powys Fadog]]
* [[Maelgwn Gwynedd]] (c. 490–547), Prince of Gwynedd
* [[Owain Glyndŵr]] (1359–1416), Prince of Wales
* [[Owain Gwynedd]] (1100–1170), King of Gwynedd
* [[Rhodri Mawr]] (c. 820–878), King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth
* [[The Lord Rhys]] (1132–1197), Prince of Deheubarth
* [[Trahaearn ap Caradog]] (died 1081), King of Gwynedd
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==Musicians==
{{main list|List of Welsh musicians}}
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*[[Ivor Atkins]] (1869–1953), organist
*[[High Contrast|Lincoln Barrett]] (born 1979), aka High Contrast
*[[Shirley Bassey|Dame Shirley Bassey]] (born 1937), singer
*[[Waldini|Wally Bishop]] (1894–1966), 'Waldini', band leader and impresario
*[[James Dean Bradfield]] (born 1969), guitarist and lead singer ([[Manic Street Preachers]])
*[[Delme Bryn-Jones]] (1934–2001), baritone
*[[Stuart Burrows]] (born 1933), tenor
*[[Stuart Cable]] (1970–2010), drummer (formerly with [[Stereophonics]])
*[[John Cale]] (born 1942), musician ([[Velvet Underground]])
*[[Phil Campbell (musician)|Phil Campbell]] (born 1961), lead guitarist of [[Motörhead]]
*[[Charlotte Church]] (born 1986), singer
*[[Steffan Cravos]] (born 1975), rapper
*[[Henry Walford Davies]] (1869–1944), composer, [[Master of the King's Music]]
*[[Grace Gwyneddon Davies]], (1878 – 1944) folk song collector
*[[Spencer Davis]] (1939–2020), musician
*[[Marina Diamandis]] (born 1985), singer-songwriter known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds
*[[Duffy (singer)|Aimée Ann Duffy]] (born 1984), singer-songwriter, stage name Duffy
*[[Geoff Eales]], jazz pianist
*[[Steve Eaves]] (born 1952), poet, singer-songwriter
*[[Dave Edmunds]] (born 1944), singer-songwriter, musician and [[Rockfield Studios]] pioneer
*[[Richey Edwards]] (born 1967), musician ([[Manic Street Preachers]])
*[[Dave Evans (singer)|Dave Evans]], former lead singer [[AC/DC]]
*[[Geraint Evans]] (1922–1992), opera singer
*[[Wynne Evans]] (born 1972), tenor
*[[Andy Fairweather-Low]] (born 1948), singer, formerly with [[Amen Corner (band)|Amen Corner]]
*[[Catrin Finch]] (born 1980), harpist
*[[Roger Glover]] (born 1945), musician ([[Deep Purple]])
*[[Larry Goves]] (born 1980), composer
*[[Jem (singer)|Jemma Griffiths]] (born 1975), singer-songwriter
*[[Pete Ham]] (1947–1975), musician ([[Badfinger]])
*[[Alun Hoddinott]] (born 1929), composer
*[[Mary Hopkin]] (born 1950), singer
*[[Owain Arwel Hughes]] (born 1942), orchestral conductor
*[[David Russell Hulme]] (born 1951), conductor
*[[Robert ap Huw]] (c.1580–1665), harpist
*[[Dafydd Iwan]] (born 1943), singer-songwriter
*[[Evan James (poet)|Evan James]] (1809–1878), composed the lyrics of ''[[Hen Wlad fy Nhadau]]''
*[[James James]] (1833–1902), harpist and musician, composed the tune of ''[[Hen Wlad fy Nhadau]]''
*[[Karl Jenkins]] (born 1944), composer
*[[Katherine Jenkins]] (born 1980), singer
*[[Aled Jones]] (born 1970), singer, former boy treble, now baritone/tenor; also radio and TV presenter, actor
*[[Daniel Jones (composer)|Daniel Jones]] (1912–1993), composer
*[[Della Jones]] (born 1946), singer
*[[Gwyneth Jones (soprano)|Gwyneth Jones]] (born 1936), singer
*[[Kelly Jones]] (born 1974), lead singer and guitarist ([[Stereophonics]])
*[[Gwynn Parry Jones|Parry Jones]] (1891–1963), singer
*[[Tom Jones (singer)|Tom Jones]] (born 1940), singer
*[[Martyn Joseph]] (born 1960), singer-songwriter
*[[Peter Karrie]] (born 1946), singer
*[[Cate Le Bon]] (born 1983), singer-songwriter
*[[Jon Lee (drummer)|Jon Lee]] (1968–2002), drummer with rock band [[Feeder (band)|Feeder]]
*[[Donna Lewis]] (born 1973), singer, musician
*[[Jayce Lewis]] (born 1984), singer-songwriter
*[[Lustmord]] (born Brian Williams), [[electronic music]]ian often credited for creating the [[dark ambient]] genre
*[[Dai Maesmor]] (16th-century), harpist
*[[William Mathias]] (1934–1992), composer
*[[Cerys Matthews]] (born 1969), singer-songwriter, documentary maker, broadcaster, author
*[[Elaine Morgan (singer)|Elaine Morgan]], singer
*[[Owen Morris]] (born 1968), music producer and engineer
*[[Grant Nicholas]] (born 1967), guitarist, singer with rock band Feeder
*[[Ivor Novello]] (1893–1951), actor, composer, dramatist, producer and singer
*[[Tessie O'Shea]] (1913–1995), entertainer
*[[Pino Palladino]] (born 1957), bassist
*[[Donald Peers]] (1908–1973), singer
*[[Mike Peters (musician)|Mike Peters]] (born 1959), singer for rock band [[The Alarm]]
*[[Mal Pope]] (born 1960), singer-songwriter
*[[Margaret Price]] (born 1941), singer
*[[Gruff Rhys]] (born 1970), lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist ([[Super Furry Animals]])
*[[Tim Rishton|Timothy John Rishton]], organist, author, lecturer and broadcaster
*[[Alexander Coe|Sasha]] (born 1969), DJ
*[[Gwenno Saunders]] (born 1981), singer
*[[James Sauvage]] (1849–1922), singer
*[[Andy Scott-Lee]] (born 1980), singer ([[3SL]])
*[[Lisa Scott-Lee]] (born 1975), singer (3SL and [[Steps (group)|Steps]])
*[[Harry Secombe]] (1921–2001), entertainer
*[[Chris Slade]] (born 1946), rock drummer with Australian Hard Rock band [[AC/DC]]
*[[Rick Smith (Underworld)|Rick Smith]] (born 1959), keyboards and mixing, a member of British Electronic Group [[Underworld (band)|Underworld]]
*[[Sbardun|Sbardun (Alun Huws)]] (1948–2014), musician and songwriter
*David Spencer (born 1939), singer, stage name [[Ricky Valance]]
*[[Henry Spinetti]] (born 1951), drummer
*[[Dorothy Squires]] (1915–1998), singer
*[[Alison Statton]] (born 1959), singer ([[Young Marble Giants]])
*[[Meic Stevens]] (born 1942), singer-songwriter
*[[Shakin' Stevens]] (born 1948), singer
*[[Steve Strange]] (born 1959), singer
*[[Robert Tear]] (born 1939), tenor
*[[Bryn Terfel]] (born 1965), baritone opera singer
*[[Thighpaulsandra]] (born Tim Lewis), musician, composer
*[[John Thomas (harpist)|John Thomas]] (1826–1913), harpist and composer
*[[Lynda Thomas]] (born 1981), musician, singer-songwriter
*[[Mansel Thomas]] (1909–1986), composer
*[[Bonnie Tyler]] (born 1951), singer
*[[Ian Watkins (singer born 1977)|Ian Watkins]] (born 1977), lead singer for [[Lostprophets]]
*[[Ian Watkins (Steps)|Ian Watkins]] (born 1976), pop singer from [[Steps (group)|Steps]]
*[[Grace Williams]] (1906–1977), composer
*[[Terry Williams (drummer)|Terry Williams]] (born 1948), drummer with [[Dire Straits]]
*[[Nicky Wire]] (born 1969), lyricist and bassist (Manic Street Preachers)
*[[Tim Wright (Welsh musician)|Tim Wright aka. CoLD SToRAGE]] (born 1967), composer, singer, computer game audio
*[[David Wynne (composer)|David Wynne]] (1900–1983), composer
*[[Iwan Rheon]] (born 1985), singer and musician

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===Bands===
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*[[Adwaith]] (2015-), Indie-rock band from Carmarthen
*[[The Alarm]] (1977–), alternative rock band from Rhyl
*[[Amen Corner (band)|Amen Corner]] (1966–1969), popular rock band from Cardiff
*[[Yr Anhrefn]] (1982–1995), punk rock band from Bangor
*[[Anweledig]] (1991–), funk ska band from Blaenau Ffestiniog
*[[Attack! Attack! (Welsh band)|Attack! Attack!]] (2006– ), alternative rock band from Caerphilly and Aberdare
*[[The Automatic]] (2002–), alternative rock band from Cowbridge
*[[Badfinger]] (1969–1975, 1978–1984), rock band from Swansea
*[[Y Bandana]] (2008–), alternative rock band from Caernarfon
*[[Big Leaves]] (1988–2003), indie rock band from Waunfawr
*[[The Blackout (band)|The Blackout]] (2003–), post-hardcore rock band from Merthyr Tydfil
*[[Y Blew]] (1967–), Welsh language electric pop band
*[[Bob Delyn a'r Ebillion]] (1988–), folk rock band
*[[Brigyn]] (2004–), vocal group from Gwynedd
*[[Budgie (band)|Budgie]] (1967–1988, reformed 1995), heavy metal band from Cardiff
*[[Bullet for My Valentine]] (1998–), metalcore band from Bridgend
*[[Calan (band)|Calan]] (2006–), folk band from South Wales
*[[Catatonia (band)|Catatonia]] (1992–2001), alternative rock band from Cardiff
*[[Catfish and the Bottlemen]] (2007–), rock band from Llandudno
*[[Colorama (band)|Colorama]] (2008–), alternative folk band from Cardiff
*[[The Crocketts]] (1996–2002), rock group from Aberystwyth
*[[Crys]] (1976–), metal band from Resolven
*[[Y Cyrff]] (1983–1992), Welsh language rock band from Llanrwst
*[[Datblygu]] (1982–1995), experimental rock band
*[[Demented Are Go]] (1982–), psychobilly band from Cardiff
*[[Derwyddon Dr Gonzo]] (2005–), funk and ska band from Llanrug
*[[Dub War]] (1993–1999), metal band from Newport
*[[Ether (band)|Ether]] (1996–1999), alternative rock band from Blackwood
*[[Feeder (band)|Feeder]] (1991–), rock band from Newport
*[[Ffa Coffi Pawb]], rock band, precursor to the Super Furry Animals
*[[Foreign Legion (band)|Foreign Legion]] (1984–), [[street punk]] band from Merthyr Tydfil
*[[Funeral for a Friend]] (2001–), screamo/emo band
*[[Future of the Left]] (2005-), alternative rock band
*[[Gene Loves Jezebel]] (1980–), gothic rock band
*[[Goldie Lookin Chain]] (b2000–), comedic rap band from Newport
*[[Gorky's Zygotic Mynci]] (1991–2006), alternative rock band from Carmarthen
*[[Iwcs a Doyle]] (1995–), acoustic band
*[[The Joy Formidable]] (2007–), alternative rock band from North Wales
*[[Kids in Glass Houses]] (2003–), pop punk band
*[[Llwybr Llaethog]] (1985–), experimental band from Blaenau
*[[Lostprophets]] (1997–2013), rock band from Pontypridd
*[[Lone Star (band)|Lone Star]] (1975–1978), hard rock band from Cardiff
*[[Man (band)|Man]] (1968–1976, 1983–), progressive rock band
*[[Manic Street Preachers]] (1986–), alternative rock band from Blackwood
*[[Mclusky]] (1996–2005), alternative rock band
*[[Neck Deep]] (2012–), pop punk band from Wrexham
*[[Y Niwl]] (2009–), surf music instrumental band from Gwynedd
*[[Paper Aeroplanes]] (2009–), alternative pop band
*[[The Peth]] (2008–), rock band from Cardiff and Bethesda
*[[The Poppies (Welsh band)|The Poppies]] (2003–2007), rock band from Aberystwyth
*[[Race Horses (band)|Race Horses]] (2005–2013), psychedelic pop band from Aberystwyth, known as Radio Luxembourg until 2009
*[[Sibrydion]] (2004–), indie rock band from Waunfawr
*[[Skindred]] (1998–), reggae and rock band from Newport
*[[Stereophonics]] (1992–), indie rock band from Cwmaman
*[[Super Furry Animals]] (1993–), rock band from Cardiff
*[[Trampolene (band)|Trampolene]] (2013–), alternative rock band from Swansea 
*[[Tystion]] (1996–2002), hip-hop group from Carmarthen
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==Philanthropists==
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*[[Gwendoline Davies]] (1882–1951)
*[[Margaret Davies]] (1884–1963)
*[[Albert Gubay]] (1928–2016)
*[[Augusta Hall, Baroness Llanover]] (1802–1896)
*[[Edmund Meyrick]] (1636–1713)
*[[Hugh Owen (educator)|Hugh Owen]] (1804–1881)
*[[Robert Owen]] (1771–1858)
*[[Thomas Phillips (educational benefactor)|Thomas Phillips]] (1760–1851)
*[[Eliezer Pugh]] (1814–1903)
*[[Arthur Edwin Stevens|Edwin Stevens]] (1905–1995)
*[[Maria Jane Williams]] (c.1794–1873)
*[[John Wynne (industrialist)|John Wynne]] (1650–1714)
*[[Elihu Yale]] (1649–1721)
}}

==Philosophers==
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*[[Richard Ithamar Aaron]] (1901–1987)
*[[Martyn Evans (academic)|Martyn Evans]]
*[[David James Jones]] (1886–1947)
*[[Henry Jones (philosopher)|Henry Jones]] (1852–1922)
*[[John Robert Jones]] (1911–1970)
*[[Hywel Lewis]] (1910–1992)
*[[John Lewis (philosopher)|John Lewis]] (1889–1976)
*[[Gwilym Ellis Lane Owen]] (1922–1982)
*[[Dewi Zephaniah Phillips]] (1934–2006)
*[[Griffith Powell]] (1561–1620)
*[[John Cowper Powys]] (1872–1963)
*[[H. H. Price]] (1899–1984)
*[[Richard Price]] (1723–1791)
*[[Mark Rowlands]] (born 1962)
*[[Bertrand Russell]] (1872–1970)
*[[David Oswald Thomas]] (1924–2005)
*[[Thomas Vaughan (philosopher)|Thomas Vaughan]] (1621–1666)
*[[David Williams (philosopher)|David Williams]] (1738–1816)
*[[Rheinallt Nantlais Williams]] (1911–1993)
}}

==Politicians==
{{see also|List of female Members of the Senedd}}
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*[[William Abraham (trade unionist)|William Abraham]] (1842–1922), [[Liberal-Labour (UK)|Liberal–Labour]] and [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]], trade unionist and first working-class MP
*[[Leo Abse]] (1917–2008), Labour reformer of social legislation
*[[Leighton Andrews]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1957), Labour, Minister in the [[Welsh Government]]
*[[Ifor Bach]] ([[floruit|fl.]] 1158), early Welsh leader
*[[Kenneth Baker, Baron Baker of Dorking|Kenneth Baker]] (born 1934), [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]]
*[[Lorraine Barrett]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1950), Labour
*[[John Batchelor 'The Friend of Freedom'|John Batchelor]] (1820–1883), [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]]
*[[Aneurin Bevan]] (1897–1960), Labour, founder of the [[National Health Service]]
*[[Henry Bruce, 1st Baron Aberdare|Henry Bruce]] (1815–1895), Liberal
*[[Julian Cayo-Evans]] (1937–1995), political activist and leader of the [[Free Wales Army]]
*[[Christine Chapman]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1956), Labour
*[[Alun Davies (politician)|Alun Davies]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1964), Labour
*[[Andrew Davies (Labour politician)|Andrew Davies]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1952), Labour
*[[David Davies, 1st Baron Davies]] (1880–1944), Liberal
*[[Jocelyn Davies]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1959), [[Plaid Cymru]]
*[[S. O. Davies]] (1886–1972), [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]
*[[Dafydd Elis-Thomas]] (born 1946), [[Plaid Cymru]], former [[Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales]]
*[[Gwynfor Evans]] (1912–2005), [[Plaid Cymru]]'s first Member of Parliament
*[[Nerys Evans]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1980), Plaid Cymru
*[[Nigel Evans MP]] Conservative Member of Parliament 
*[[Chris Franks]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1951), Plaid Cymru
*[[John Frost (Chartist)|John Frost]] (1784–1877), [[Chartism|Chartist]]
*[[Julia Gillard]] (born 1961), first female [[Prime Minister of Australia]] and leader of the [[Australian Labor Party]]
*[[Janice Gregory]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1955), Labour
*[[Samuel Griffith]] (1845–1920), first [[Chief Justice of Australia]]
*[[Jim Griffiths]] (1890–1975), first [[Secretary of State for Wales]]
*[[John Griffiths (Welsh politician)|John Griffiths]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1956), Labour and [[Counsel General for Wales]]
*[[Lesley Griffiths]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS |AM]] (born 1960), Labour
*[[Benjamin Hall, 1st Baron Llanover]] (1802–1867), [[Whig (British political faction)|Whig]], after whom [[Clock Tower, Palace of Westminster|Big Ben]] is reputedly named
*[[Edwina Hart]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1957), Labour
*[[Michael Heseltine]] (born 1933), [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]]
*[[Geoffrey Howe]] (1926 - 2015), Conservative, [[Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs|Foreign Secretary]]
*[[Billy Hughes]] (1862–1952), [[Prime Minister of Australia]]
*[[Cledwyn Hughes]] (Baron Cledwyn of Penrhos) (1916–2001), [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]
*[[Jane Hutt]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1949), Labour
*[[Huw Irranca-Davies]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]](born 1963), Labour
*[[Irene James]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1952), Labour
*[[Bethan Jenkins]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1981), [[Plaid Cymru]]
*[[Roy Jenkins]] (1920–2003), Labour, [[Chancellor of the Exchequer]] 1967–70, founder of the [[Social Democratic Party (UK)|Social Democratic Party (SDP)]], [[President of the European Commission]], 1976–81 and author
*[[Alun Ffred Jones]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1949), Plaid Cymru
*[[Ann Jones (Welsh politician)|Ann Jones]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1953), Labour
*[[Carwyn Jones]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1967), Labour, [[First Minister of Wales]]
*[[Charles William Jones]] (1836–1908), Welsh politician and magistrate
*[[Elin Jones]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1966), Plaid Cymru
*[[Elwyn Jones, Baron Elwyn-Jones|Baron Elwyn-Jones]] (1909–1989), Labour [[Lord Chancellor]] also barrister
*[[Ieuan Wyn Jones]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1949), Plaid Cymru, [[Deputy First Minister of Wales]]
*[[William Jones (Chartist)|William Jones]] (1809–1873), [[Chartism|Chartist]]
*[[Neil Kinnock]] (born 1942), Leader of the Labour Party, 1983–92
*[[Peter Law]] (1948–2006), Labour, Independent
*[[Francis Lewis]] (1713–1803), signatory of the [[United States Declaration of Independence]]
*[[Huw Lewis]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1964), [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]]
*[[Saunders Lewis]] (1893–1985), poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic, political activist, Welsh nationalist and a founder of what would become [[Plaid Cymru]]
*[[Val Lloyd]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]], Labour
*[[David Lloyd George]] (1863–1945), [[Liberal Party (UK)|Liberal]], Prime Minister 1916–22
*[[Sandy Mewies]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1950), Labour
*[[Alun Michael]] (born 1943), Labour, first First Secretary for Wales 1999–2000
*[[Rhodri Morgan]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (1939-2017), Labour, First Minister of Wales 2000–2009
*[[Paul Murphy, Baron Murphy of Torfaen]] (born 1946), Labour, [[Secretary of State for Northern Ireland]] 2002–05
*[[Lynne Neagle]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1968), Labour
*[[Ifan ab Owen Edwards]] (1895–1970), founder of [[Urdd Gobaith Cymru]]
*Richard Lewis, better known as [[Dic Penderyn]] (1808–1831), [[Chartism|Chartist]]
*[[John Prescott]] (born 1938), Labour, [[Deputy Prime Minister]] 1997–2007
*[[Merlyn Rees]] (1920–2006), Labour, [[Secretary of State for Northern Ireland]] 1974–1976, [[Home Secretary]] 1976–1979
*[[Henry Richard]] (1812–1888), Liberal
*[[Ivor Richard, Baron Richard]], Labour, former Leader of the House of Lords, Lord Privy Seal and European Commissioner
*[[Edward V. Robertson]] (1881–1963), [[U.S. Senator]]
*[[Ted Rowlands]] (born 1943), Labour
*[[Joan Ruddock]] (born 1943), Labour
*[[Carl Sargeant]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1968), Labour
*[[Molly Scott Cato]] (born 1963), Green Party MEP and green economist
*[[Karen Sinclair]] [[Member of the National Assembly for Wales|AM]] (born 1952), Labour
*[[George Thomas, Viscount Tonypandy|George Thomas]] (1909–1997), [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]], [[Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)|Speaker of the House of Commons]]
*[[Lewis Valentine]] (1893–1986), pastor, author, editor, Welsh nationalist and a founder of what would become Plaid Cymru
*[[Thomas Vaughan (soldier)|Thomas Vaughan]] (c.1410–1483), also soldier and diplomat
*[[Dafydd Wigley]] (born 1943), former President of [[Plaid Cymru]]
*[[David John Williams|D. J. Williams]] (1885–1970), Welsh-language writer and a founder of what would become Plaid Cymru
*[[Morgan B. Williams]] (1831–1903), Republican member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]
*[[Sir William Williams, 1st Baronet, of Gray's Inn|William Williams]] (1634–1700), also lawyer
*[[Zephaniah Williams]] (1795–1874), [[Chartism|Chartist]]
*[[Leanne Wood]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1971), [[Plaid Cymru]] party leader
*[[Alan Woods (politician)|Alan Woods]] (born 1944), [[Trotskyist]] and writer
*[[David Lloyd (Welsh politician)|Dai Lloyd]] [[Member of the Senedd|MS]] (born 1956), [[Plaid Cymru]] politician and [[General Practitioner|GP]]
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==Religious figures==
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*[[Cadoc|Saint Cadoc]] (born c. 497)
*[[Thomas Charles]] (1755–1814), Nonconformist minister
*[[Peter Collins (bishop)|Bishop Peter Collins]] (born 1958), Bishop-Elect of East Anglia
*[[Thomas Dafydd]], hymn-writer
*[[Saint David]] (died 601?), patron saint of Wales
*[[David Davies (clergyman)|David Davies]] (1741–1819), clergyman and social historian
*[[Reverend John Davies (Shon Gymro)]] (1804–1884), Welsh Congregational Minister, linguist, writer and poet
*[[Elfodd]] (died 809) Welsh bishop
*[[Samuel Ifor Enoch]] (1914–2001), Principal of the [[United Theological College, Aberystwyth]]
*[[Christmas Evans]] (1766–1838), Nonconformist minister
*Saints [[Philip Evans and John Lloyd]], Roman Catholic priests and two of the [[Forty Martyrs of England and Wales]]
*[[Ann Griffiths]] (1776–1805), religious poet and hymn-writer
*[[David Griffiths (missionary)|David Griffiths]] (1792–1863), missionary to Madagascar, translator of the first Bible written in an African language
*[[Saint Richard Gwyn]] (c.1537–1584)
*[[Howell Harris]] (1714–1773), [[Calvinism|Methodist]] minister
*[[Illtud|Saint Illtud]] (died mid-6th century)
*[[William Morgan (Bible translator)|Bishop William Morgan]] (1545–1604), translator of the first complete Bible in Welsh (1588)
*[[Saint Patrick]], patron saint of Ireland
*[[Alwyn Rice Jones]] (1934–2007), [[Bishop of St Asaph]] and also [[Archbishop of Wales]]
*[[Thomas Richards (priest)]] (c. 1687–1760), [[Anglican]] priest and [[canon (priest)|canon]] of [[St Asaph's Cathedral]]
*[[Evan Roberts (minister)|Evan Roberts]] (1878–1950), [[Calvinism|Methodist]] preacher in the [[1904–1905 Welsh Revival|Welsh Revival]]
*[[John Roberts (Ieuan Gwyllt)]] (1822–1877), [[Calvinism|Methodist]] preacher and hymn-writer
*[[Daniel Rowland (preacher)|Daniel Rowland]] (1713–1790), [[Methodism|Methodist]] preacher in the [[1904–1905 Welsh Revival|Welsh Revival]]
*[[William Salesbury]] (c. 1520–1584?), Welsh translator of the New Testament
*[[John Tudno Williams]] (born 1938), Moderator of the [[Presbyterian Church of Wales]] 2006&ndash;7
*[[Rheinallt Nantlais Williams]] (1911–1993), Principal of the [[United Theological College, Aberystwyth]]
*[[Rowan Williams]] (born 1950), [[Archbishop of Canterbury]] from 2003 to 2012
*[[William Richard Williams (theologian)|William Richard Williams]] (1896–1962), Principal of the [[United Theological College, Aberystwyth]]
*[[William Williams Pantycelyn]] (1717–1791), hymn-writer
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==Scientists==
{{main list|List of Welsh scientists}}
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*[[Glyn Daniel]] (1914–1986), archaeologist, broadcaster
*[[Donald Davies|Donald Watts Davies]] (1924–2000), "father of the internet"; co-inventor of [[packet switching]] (and originator of the term)
*[[Hugh Davies (botanist)|Hugh Davies]] (1793–1821), botanist, clergyman
*[[Huw Dixon]] (born 1958), economist
*[[Lyn Evans]] (born 1945), project leader of the [[CERN]], Switzerland-based [[Large Hadron Collider]]
*[[Herbert George]] (1893–1939), chemist, lecturer
*[[William Robert Grove]] (1811–1896), physicist
*[[Gwilym Jenkins]] (1933–1982), statistician, systems engineer
*[[Alwyn Jones (biophysicist)|Alwyn Jones]] (born 1947), biophysicist
*[[Eifion Jones]] (1925–2004), marine botanist
*[[Emrys Jones (geographer)|Emrys Jones]] (1920–2006), geographer
*[[Steve Jones (biologist)|Steve Jones]] (born 1944), biologist, geneticist, author and television presenter
*[[William Jones (mathematician)|William Jones]] (1675-1749), mathematician
*[[Brian David Josephson]] (born 1940), physicist, Nobel Laureate, inventor of the Josephson junction
*[[Edward Lhuyd]] (1660–1709), naturalist, botanist, linguist, geographer and antiquary
*[[Ronald Lockley]] (1903–2000), naturalist, author
*[[Victor Erle Nash-Williams]], archaeologist
*[[Robert Recorde]] (1510–1558), mathematician and physician; inventor of the 'equals' sign in mathematics
*[[Gareth Roberts (physicist)|Gareth Roberts]] (1940–2007), physicist
*[[Graham Sutton]] (1903–1977), meteorologist
*[[Llewellyn Hilleth Thomas]] (1903–1992), physicist; discoverer of the 'Thomas precession' in relativity theory
*[[John Meurig Thomas]] (1932-2020), chemist 
*[[Phil Williams (Welsh politician)|Phil Williams]] (1939–2003), astrophysicist, politician
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==Sports people==

===Athletes===
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*[[John Ainsworth-Davis]] (1895–1976), gold medallist at the [[1920 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Jim Alford]] (1913–2004), British Empire Games gold medallist
*[[Steve Barry]] (born 1950), Commonwealth Games gold medallist
*[[Jamie Baulch]] (born 1973), 400m sprinter, Commonwealth Games bronze and silver medallist and silver medallist at the [[1996 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Timothy Benjamin|Tim Benjamin]] (born 1982), Commonwealth Games silver medallist
*[[Steve Brace]] (born 1961), long-distance runner
*[[Guto Nyth Brân]] (1700–1737), runner
*[[Lesley Brannan]] (born 1976), hammer thrower
*[[Lynn Davies]] (born 1942), Olympic gold medallist 
*[[Tenby Davies]] (1884–1932), world professional half-mile champion
*[[John Disley]] (born 1928), 3000 metres steeple chaser
*[[Dai Greene]] (born 1986)
*[[Tanni Grey-Thompson]] (born 1969), winner of 11 gold, four silver and one bronze Olympic medals
*[[Cecil Griffiths]] (1901–1945), gold medallist at the [[1920 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Venissa Head]] (born 1956), Commonwealth Games silver medallist
*[[Colin Jackson]] (born 1967), hurdler
*[[David Jacobs (Welsh athlete)|David Jacobs]] (1888–1976), gold medallist at the [[1912 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Berwyn Jones]] (1940–2007), sprinter and rugby league footballer
*[[Steve Jones (athlete)|Steve Jones]] (born 1955), Commonwealth Games silver medallist and former marathon world record holder
*[[Christian Malcolm]] (born 1979), sprinter
*[[Robert Mitchell (high jumper)|Robert Mitchell]] (born 1980), high jumper
*[[Kay Morley-Brown]] (born 1963), Commonwealth Games gold medallist
*[[Catherine Murphy (athlete)|Catherine Murphy]] (born 1975), Olympic 400m runner
*[[Jonathon O'Dougherty]], British National Ice Dance champion
*[[Carys Parry]] (born 1981), Commonwealth Games hammer silver medallist
*[[Berwyn Price]] (born 1951), Commonwealth Games gold and silver medallist, and Olympic 110-metre hurdler
*[[Tom Richards (athlete)|Tom Richards]] (1910–1985), silver medallist at the [[1948 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Philippa Roles]] (born 1978), Commonwealth Games discus thrower
*[[Michelle Scutt]] (born 1960), Commonwealth Games silver medallist and bronze medallist at the [[1980 Summer Olympics]]
*[[Steven Shalders]] (born 1981 in Bridgend), Commonwealth Games triple jumper
*[[Tony Simmons (athlete)|Tony Simmons]] (born 1948), Olympic 10,000-metre runner
*[[Scott Simpson (pole vaulter)|Scott Simpson]] (born 1979), Commonwealth Games pole vaulter
*[[Iwan Thomas]] (born 1974), 400m sprinter
*[[Reg Thomas (athlete)|Reg Thomas]] (1907–1946), British Empire Games gold and silver medallist, and Olympic distance runner
*[[Angela Tooby]] (born 1960), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist
*[[Susan Tooby]] (born 1960), Olympic long-distance runner
*[[Hayley Tullett]] (born 1975), Commonwealth Games silver and bronze medallist, and Olympic middle-distance runner
*[[Kirsty Wade]] (born 1962), Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and Olympic middle-distance runner
*[[Nigel Walker (athlete)|Nigel Walker]] (born 1963), Olympic 110m high hurdler and Wales international rugby union player
*[[Nick Whitehead]] (1933–2002), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and bronze medallist at the [[1960 Summer Olympics]]
*[[J. J. Williams (rugby union)|J.J. Williams]] (born 1948), Commonwealth Games sprinter and Wales international rugby union player
*[[Rhys Williams (athlete)|Rhys Williams]] (born 1984), Commonwealth Games bronze medallist
*[[Neil Winter]] (born 1973), Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Olympic pole vaulter
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===Badminton===
*[[Martyn Lewis (badminton)|Martyn Lewis]] (born 1982)
*[[Kelly Morgan]] (born 1975)
*[[Richard Vaughan (badminton)|Richard Vaughan]] (born 1978)

===Baseball players===
*[[Jimmy Austin]] (1879–1965)
*[[Ted Lewis (ballplayer)|Ted Lewis]] (1872–1936)
*[[Peter Morris (baseball)|Peter Morris]] (1854–1884)

===Basketball players===
* [[Tal Dunne]] (born 1987), Welsh-born Israeli professional basketball player for Israeli team [[Ironi Nes Ziona B.C.|Ironi Nes Ziona]]

===British baseball players===
*[[Ted Peterson]] (1916–2005)
*[[George Whitcombe]] (1902–1986)

===Bowls===
*[[Janet Ackland]]
*[[Fred Leamon]] (1919–1981)
*[[Fred Parfitt]] (1869–1953)
*[[Robert Weale]] (born 1963)

===Boxers===
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*[[Jamie Arthur]] (born 1979)
*[[Eddie Avoth]] (born 1945)
*[[Albert Barnes (boxer)|Albert Barnes]] (1913–1990)
*[[Bill Beynon]] (1891–1932)
*[[David John Bowen|Dai Bowen]] (died 1912, in the sinking of the RMS ''Titanic'')
*[[Joe Calzaghe]] (born 1972), undefeated former [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]], [[World Boxing Association|WBA]], [[World Boxing Council|WBC]], [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[super middleweight]] and [[The Ring (magazine)|''The Ring'']] light heavyweight world champion
*[[Nathan Cleverly]] (born 1987), former European light heavyweight title holder
*[[Jason Cook (boxer)|Jason Cook]] (born 1975)
*[[Brian Curvis]] (born 1937)
*[[Dai Dower]] (born 1933)
*[[Jim Driscoll]] (1880–1925), 'Peerless' Jim Driscoll, [[featherweight]]
*[[Joe Erskine (Welsh boxer)|Joe Erskine]] (1934–1990)
*[[Tommy Farr]] (1914–1986)
*[[Scott Gammer]] (born 1976)
*[[Colin Jones (boxer)|Colin Jones]] (born 1959)
*[[Enzo Maccarinelli]] (born 1980), former WBU cruiserweight title holder (7 defences)
*[[Johnny Owen]] (1956–1980)
*[[David Pearce (boxer)|David 'Bomber' Pearce]] (1959–2000)
*[[Nicky Piper]] (born 1966)
*[[Steve Robinson (boxer)|Steve Robinson]] (born 1968), former WBO featherweight world title holder (7 defences)
*[[Lee Selby]] (born 1987), [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] featherweight champion
*[[Joe Cordina]] (born 1991), undefeated two time [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] super featherweight champion
*[[Thomas Thomas (boxer)|Tom Thomas]] (1880–1911), first British middleweight champion
*[[Freddie Welsh]] (1886–1927)
*[[Jimmy Wilde]] (1892–1969)
*[[Howard Winstone]] (1939–2000)
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===Cricketers===
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*[[Robert Croft]] (born 1970)
*[[Alan Jones (cricketer, born 1938)|Alan Jones]] (born 1938)
*[[Jeff Jones (cricketer, born 1941)|Jeff Jones]] (born 1941)
*[[Simon Jones (cricketer)|Simon Jones]] (born 1978)
*[[Tony Lewis]] (born 1938), England Captain 1972/73
*[[Steve Watkin]] (born 1964)
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===Cyclists===
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*[[Jessica Allen]] (born 1989)
*[[Dale Appleby]] (born 1986)
*[[Elinor Barker]] (born 1994)
*[[Yanto Barker]] (born 1980)
*[[Reg Braddick]] (1913–1999)
*[[Kara Chesworth]] (born 1972)
*[[Craig Cooke]] (born 1984)
*[[Nicole Cooke]] (born 1983)
*[[Katie Curtis]] (born 1988)
*[[Nina Davies (cyclist)|Nina Davies]] (born 1974)
*[[Paul Esposti]] (born 1972)
*[[Alex Greenfield]] (born 1990)
*[[Clare Greenwood]] (born 1958)
*[[Sam Harrison (cyclist)|Sam Harrison]] (born 1992)
*[[Anneliese Heard]] (born 1981)
*[[Sally Hodge]] (born 1966)
*[[Megan Hughes]] (born 1977)
*[[Ellen Hunter]] (born 1968)
*[[Joby Ingram-Dodd]] (born 1980)
*[[Becky James]] (born 1991)
*[[Ian Jeremiah]] (born c. 1970)
*[[Louise Jones (cyclist)|Louise Jones]] (born 1963)
*[[Luc Jones]] (born 1991)
*[[Sion Jones (cyclist)|Sion Jones]] (born 1979)
*[[Colin Lewis]] (born 1942)
*[[Arthur Linton]] (1868–1896)
*[[Anthony Malarczyk]] (born 1975)
*[[Jimmy Michael]] (1877–1904)
*[[Ruby Miller (cyclist)|Ruby Miller]] (born 1992)
*[[Jon Mould]] (born 1991)
*[[Rob Partridge]] (born 1986)
*[[Steve Paulding]]
*[[Matt Postle]] (born 1970)
*[[Roger Pratt (cyclist)|Roger Pratt]] (born 1944)
*[[Huw Pritchard]] (born 1976)
*[[Dave Rand]] (born 1973)
*[[Ross Reid (cyclist)|Ross Reid]] (born 1987)
*[[Simon Richardson (Welsh cyclist)|Simon Richardson]] (born 1966)
*[[Luke Rowe]] (born 1990)
*[[Matthew Rowe (cyclist)|Matthew Rowe]] (born 1988)
*[[Paul Sheppard]] (born 1978)
*[[Don Skene]] (born 1936)
*[[Eddie Smart]] (1946–2000)
*[[Geraint Thomas]] (born 1986)
*[[Finlay Tarling]] (born 2006)
*[[Chris Williams (cyclist)|Chris Williams]]
*[[Julian Winn]] (born 1972)
*[[Will Wright (cyclist)|Will Wright]] (born 1973)
}}

===Equestrians===
*[[David Broome]] (born 1940)
*[[David Harrison (jockey)|David Harrison]] (born 1972)
*[[Geoff Lewis]] (born 1935)
*[[Richard Meade (equestrian)|Richard Meade]] (born 1936)

===Footballers===
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*[[Mark Aizlewood]] (born 1959)
*[[Ivor Allchurch]] (1929–1997), Wales international
*[[Len Allchurch]] (1933–2016)
*[[Dai Astley]] (1909–1989)
*[[Colin Baker (Welsh footballer)|Colin Baker]] (1934–2021)
*[[Tom Baker (footballer, born 1934)|Tom Baker]] (born 1934)
*[[Gareth Bale]] (born 1989)
*[[Tommy Bamford]] (1905–1967)
*[[Walley Barnes]] (1920–1975)
*[[Craig Bellamy]] (born 1979), striker and Wales international
*[[Nathan Blake]] (born 1972)
*[[Horace Blew]] (1873–1957)
*[[Paul Bodin]] (born 1964)
*[[Dave Bowen]] (1928–1995)
*[[Jason Bowen (footballer)|Jason Bowen]] (born 1972)
*[[Mark Bowen (footballer)|Mark Bowen]] (born 1963)
*[[Stan Bowsher]] (1899–1968)
*[[Terry Boyle]] (born 1958)
*[[Ron Burgess (footballer)|Ronnie Burgess]] (1917–2005)
*[[Ollie Burton]] (born 1941)
*[[John Charles]] (1931–2004), the "Gentle Giant", Wales international
*[[Mel Charles]] (1935–2016)
*[[Roy Clarke (footballer)|Roy Clarke]] (1925–2006)
*[[Chris Coleman (footballer)|Chris Coleman]] (born 1970)
*[[James Collins (footballer, born 1983)|James Collins]] (born 1983)
*[[John Cornforth (footballer)|John Cornforth]] (born 1967)
*[[Vic Crowe]] (1932–2009)
*[[Alan Curtis (footballer)|Alan Curtis]] (born 1954)
*[[Ben Davies (footballer, born 1993)|Ben Davies]] (born 1993)
*[[Len Davies]] (1899–1945)
*[[Ron Davies (footballer born 1942)|Ron Davies]] (born 1942)
*[[Wyn Davies]] (born 1942)
*[[Mark Delaney (footballer)|Mark Delaney]] (born 1976)
*[[Robert Earnshaw]] (born 1981)
*[[Trevor Edwards]] (born 1937)
*[[John Elsworthy]] (1931–2009)
*[[John Emanuel]] (born 1948)
*[[Mike England]] (born 1941)
*[[Carl Fletcher (Welsh footballer)|Carl Fletcher]] (born 1980)
*[[Brian Flynn (footballer)|Brian Flynn]] (born 1955)
*[[Trevor Ford]] (1923–2003)
*[[Roger Freestone]] (born 1968)
*[[Danny Gabbidon]] (born 1979)
*[[Ryan Giggs]] (born 1973), midfielder/winger, Wales international
*[[David Giles (footballer)|David Giles]] (born 1956)
*[[Brian Godfrey]] (born 1940)
*[[Arfon Griffiths]] (born 1941)
*[[Chris Gunter]] (born 1989)
*[[Carl Harris (footballer)|Carl Harris]] (born 1956)
*[[John Hartson]] (born 1975)
*[[Terry Hennessey]] (born 1942)
*[[Wayne Hennessey]] (born 1987)
*[[Ron Hewitt (footballer, born 1928)|Ron Hewitt]] (1928–2001)
*[[Barrie Hole]] (1942–2019)
*[[Mel Hopkins]] (1934–2010)
*[[Barry Horne (footballer)|Barry Horne]] (born 1962)
*[[Billy Hughes (footballer born 1918)|Billy Hughes]] (1918–1981)
*[[Mark Hughes]] (born 1963), former international and [[Wales national football team|Wales]] manager
* [[Joe Jacobson]] (born 1986), left back ([[Oldham Athletic A.F.C.|Oldham Athletic]] and U21 national team)<ref name=WalesOnline>{{cite news |first=Paul |last=Rowland |title=Bluebirds' star first British Jew footballer for 25 years |url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2007/04/10/bluebirds-star-first-british-jew-footballer-for-25-years-91466-18882090/ |publisher=[[WalesOnline]] |date=10 April 2007 |access-date=4 July 2008 }}</ref>
*[[Leighton James]] (born 1953)
*[[Robbie James]] (1957–1998)
*[[Steve Jenkins]] (born 1972)
*[[Roy John (footballer)|Roy John]] (1911–1973)
*[[Bryn Jones (footballer born 1912)|Bryn Jones]] (1912–1985)
*[[Cliff Jones (Welsh footballer)|Cliff Jones]] (born 1935)
*[[Jack Jones (1920s Welsh footballer)|Jack Jones]]
*[[Joey Jones]] (born 1955)
*[[Ken Jones (footballer born 1936)|Ken Jones]] (1936–2013)
*[[Fred Keenor]] (1894–1972)
*[[Jack Kelsey]] (1929–1992)
*[[Andy King (footballer born 1988)|Andy King]] (born 1988)
*[[George Latham (footballer)|George Latham]] (1881–1939)
*[[Joe Ledley]] (born 1987)
*[[Ken Leek]] (1935–2007)
*[[Andy Legg]] (born 1966)
*[[Arthur Lever (footballer)|Arthur Lever]] (1920–2004)
*[[John Lewis (footballer born 1955)|John Lewis]] (born 1955)
*[[Steve Lowndes]] (born 1960)
*[[Billy Lucas]] (1918–1998)
*[[Chris Marustik]] (born 1961)
*[[Terry Medwin]] (born 1932)
*[[Andy Melville]] (born 1968)
*[[Billy Meredith]] (1874–1958)
*[[Kenny Morgans]] (1939–2012), survivor of the [[Munich air disaster]]
*[[Jimmy Murphy (footballer)|Jimmy Murphy]] (1910–1989)
*[[Lewin Nyatanga]] (born 1988)
*[[Eddie Parris]] (1911–1971), first black player to play for Wales
*[[Mark Pembridge]] (born 1970)
*[[Jason Perry (footballer)|Jason Perry]] (born 1970)
*[[Leighton Phillips]] (born 1949)
*[[Ivor Powell]] (1916–2012)
*[[Keith Pring]] (born 1943)
*[[Tony Pulis]] (born 1958), manager of West Bromwich Albion
*[[Aaron Ramsey]] (born 1990)
*[[Kevin Ratcliffe]] (born 1960)
*[[Gil Reece]] (born 1942)
*[[Mel Rees]] (1967–1993)
*[[Ronnie Rees]] (born 1944)
*[[Stan Richards (footballer)|Stan Richards]] (1917–1987)
*[[Sam Ricketts]] (born 1981)
*[[Osian Roberts]], assistant manager of [[Welsh national team|Wales]]
*[[Carl Robinson]] (born 1976)
*[[John Robinson (footballer, born 1971)|John Robinson]] (born 1971)
*[[Peter Rodrigues]] (born 1944)
*[[Ian Rush]] (born 1961), [[Liverpool F.C.]]'s record goal-scorer and Wales international
*[[Dean Saunders]] (born 1964)
*[[Robbie Savage]] (born 1974)
*[[Alf Sherwood]] (1923–1990)
*[[Neville Southall]] (born 1959), goalkeeper, Wales' most capped player
*[[Gary Speed]] (1969–2011), Wales international footballer
*[[Gary Sprake]] (born 1945)
*[[Fred Stansfield]] (1917–2014)
*[[Byron Stevenson]] (1956–2007), [[Leeds United F.C.]], [[Birmingham City F.C.]] player and Wales international
*[[Derrick Sullivan|Derek Sullivan]] (1930–1983)
*[[Kit Symons]] (born 1971)
*[[Derek Tapscott]] (1932–2008)
*[[Billy Thomas (footballer, born 1903)|Billy Thomas]] (1903–1991)
*[[Rod Thomas]] (born 1947)
*[[John Toshack]] (born 1949), former Wales and Liverpool international and National Team manager
*[[Nigel Vaughan]] (born 1959)
*[[Graham Vearncombe]] (1934–1993)
*[[Roy Vernon]] (1937–1993)
*[[Tony Villars]] (born 1952)
*[[Colin Webster]] (1932–2001)
*[[George Whitcombe]] (1902–1986)
*[[Harold Williams (footballer)|Harold Williams]] (1924–2014)
*[[Stuart Williams (footballer)|Stuart Williams]] (1930–2013)
*[[Doug Witcomb]] (1918–1999)
*[[Terry Yorath]] (born 1950)
}}

===Golfers===
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*[[Paul Affleck]] (born 1966)
*[[Errie Ball]] (1910–2014)
*[[Sion Bebb]] (born 1968)
*[[Becky Brewerton]] (born 1982)
*[[Simon Cox (golfer)|Simon Cox]] (born 1952)
*[[Karen Davies]] (born 1965)
*[[Rhys Davies (golfer)|Rhys Davies]] (born 1985)
*[[Stephen Dodd]] (born 1966)
*[[Jamie Donaldson]] (born 1975)
*[[Bradley Dredge]] (born 1973)
*[[Brian Huggett]] (1936−2024)
*[[Richard Johnson (golfer)|Richard Johnson]] (born 1972)
*[[David Llewellyn (golfer)|David Llewellyn]] (born 1951)
*[[Becky Morgan]] (born 1974)
*[[Mark Mouland]] (born 1961)
*[[David Park (golfer)|David Park]] (born 1974)
*[[Philip Parkin]] (born 1961)
*[[Eleanor Pilgrim]] (born 1977)
*[[Mark Pilkington (golfer)|Mark Pilkington]] (born 1978)
*[[Phillip Price]] (born 1966)
*[[Dai Rees]] (1913–1983)
*[[Dave Thomas (golfer)|Dave Thomas]] (1934–2013)
*[[Helen Wadsworth]] (born 1964)
*[[Ian Woosnam]] (born 1958), [[Ryder Cup]] player and former [[Masters Tournament|U.S. Masters]] champion
}}

===Field hockey===
*[[Sarah Thomas (field hockey)|Sarah Thomas]] (born 1981), Olympic bronze medallist

===Motor sports===
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*[[Tom Cave]] (born 1991), rally driver
*[[Chaz Davies]] (born 1987), motorcycle racer
*[[Elfyn Evans]] (born 1989), rally driver
*[[Gwyndaf Evans]] (born 1959), rally driver
*[[Nicky Grist]] (born 1961), rally co-driver
*[[Gary Hocking]] (1937–1962), motorcycle racer
*[[Karl Jones]] (born 1959), BTCC driver
*[[Mark Jones (Motocross rider)|Mark Jones]] (born 1979), motocross rider
*[[Cyril Kieft]] (1911–2004), racing car manufacturer and driver
*[[Jackie Lewis]] (born 1936), Formula One racing driver
*[[David Llewellin]] (born 1960), rally driver
*[[Hywel Lloyd]] (born 1985), Formula Three racing driver
*[[Ian Lougher]] (born 1963), motorcycle racer
*[[Charlie Martin (racing driver, born 1913)|Charlie Martin]] (1913–1998), Grand Prix racing driver
*[[Phil Mills]] (born 1963), rally co-driver
*[[Phil Morris (speedway rider)|Phil Morris]] (born 1975), speedway rider
*[[J. G. Parry-Thomas]] (1884–1927), racing driver and one time Land Speed Record holder
*[[Tom Pryce]] (1949–1977), Formula One racing driver
*[[Alan Rees (racing driver)|Alan Rees]] (born 1938), Formula One racing driver
*[[Gareth Rees (motorsport commentator)|Gareth Rees]] (born 1969), former racing driver and motorsport commentator
*[[David Richards (racing)|David Richards]] (born 1952), former rally co-driver and team principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula One teams
*[[Jamie Smyth]] (born 1976), racing driver
*[[Malcolm Uphill]] (d. 1999), Grand Prix motorcycle road racer
*[[Freddie Williams (speedway rider)|Freddie Williams]] (1926–2013), former Speedway World Champion
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===Rowers===
*[[Katrina Jacks]] (c. 1986–2010)
*[[Tom James (rower)|Tom James]] (born 1984)
*[[Tom Lucy]] (born 1988)

===Rugby players===
{{Main| List of Wales national rugby union players}}
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This list includes league, female and uncapped players
*[[Lee Beach]] (born 1982), captained Wales' world cup winning sevens team (Dubai 2009)
*[[Billy Boston]] (born 1934), international (rugby league)
*[[Kevin Bowring]], former Wales national team coach
*[[Non Evans]] (born 1975), also competed for Wales at judo, weightlifting and freestyle wrestling
*[[Trevor Foster]] (1916–2005), international (rugby league)
*[[Lewis Jones (rugby, born 1931)|Lewis Jones]] (born 1931), international (rugby league)
*[[Robert Lewis (rugby union)|Rob Lewis]] (born 1987), Wales under 18, 19 and 20 and sevens player
*[[Alun Wyn Jones]], current captain of Wales and the Ospreys (rugby union)
*[[Mike Powell (rugby union)|Mike Powell]] (born 1978)
*[[Jo Price]] (born 1985), rugby union player and former footballer
*[[Mike Ruddock]] (born 1959), former Wales national team coach
*[[Frank Shugars]], international (rugby league)
*[[Clive Sullivan]] (born 1943), international (rugby league)
*[[Aled Thomas]] (born 1985), Wales under 17, 18, 19 and 21 and sevens player
*[[Gwyn Thomas (rugby)|Gwyn Thomas]], international (rugby league)
*[[Alex Walker (rugby union, born 1986)|Alex Walker]] (born 1986), former Newport Gwent Dragons player
*[[Frank Whitcombe]], international (rugby league), Lance Todd trophy winner
*[[Lenny Woodard]] (born 1976), international (rugby union: non–test) (rugby league)
*[[Frank Young (rugby, born c. 1885)|Frank Young]], international (rugby league)
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===Snooker players===
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*[[Dominic Dale]] (born 1971)
*[[Ryan Day (snooker player)|Ryan Day]] (born 1980)
*[[Terry Griffiths]] (born 1947)
*[[Jamie Jones (snooker player)|Jamie Jones]] (born 1988)
*[[Darren Morgan]] (born 1966)
*[[Doug Mountjoy]] (born 1942)
*[[Ray Reardon]] (born 1932)
*[[Matthew Stevens]] (born 1977)
*[[Mark Williams (snooker player)|Mark Williams]] (born 1975)
*[[Cliff Wilson]] (1934–1994)
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===Sport shooters===

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*[[Johanne Brekke]]
*[[Ceri Dallimore]]
*[[Sarah Wixey]] (born 1970)
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===Surfers===
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*[[Carwyn Williams]] (born 1965)
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===Swimmers===
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*[[David Davies (swimmer)|David Davies]] (born 1985)
*[[Valerie Davies]] (1912–2001)
*[[Julie Gould]] (born 1989)
*[[Thomas Haffield]] (born 1988)
*[[Nyree Lewis]] (born 1980)
*[[Jemma Lowe]] (born 1990)
*[[Paul Radmilovic]] (1886–1968), swimmer and water-polo player
*[[David Roberts (swimmer)|David Roberts]] (born 1980)
*[[Irene Steer]] (1889–1947)
*[[Lowri Tynan]] (born 1987)
*[[Martyn Woodroffe]] (born 1950)
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===Weightlifters===
*[[David Morgan (weightlifter)|David Morgan]] (born 1964), three times Olympian, three times masters world champion and holder of three world records

===Wrestlers===
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*[[Mandrews|Mark 'Mandrews' Andrews]] (born 1992)
*[[Sandy Orford]] (1911–1986)
*[[Mason Ryan]] (born 1982)
*[[Adrian Street]] (born 1940)
*[[Rob Terry]] (born 1980)
*[[Don Vines]] (1932–1989)
*[[Orig Williams]] (1931–2009)
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==Trade union leaders==
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*[[William Abraham (trade unionist)|William Abraham]] (1842–1922), also known as Mabon
*[[William Brace]] (1865–1947)
*[[Moss Evans]] (1925–2002)
*[[Jim Griffiths]] (1890–1975)
*[[Vernon Hartshorn]] (1872–1931)
*[[Arthur Horner (trade unionist)|Arthur Horner]] (1894–1968)
*[[Clive Jenkins]] (1926–1999)
*[[Will Paynter]] (1903–1984)
*[[Thomas Richards (Welsh politician)|Thomas Richards]] (1859–1931)
*[[J. H. Thomas|James Henry Thomas]] (1874–1949)
*[[Huw T. Edwards]] (1892–1970)
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==Writers==
For Welsh writers, see:
*[[List of Welsh writers]]
*[[List of Welsh language authors]]
*[[List of Welsh language poets (6th century to c.1600)]]
*[[List of Welsh women writers]]

==Other notables==
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*[[Helen Adams]] (born 1978), runner-up in ''[[Big Brother 2001 (UK)|Big Brother 2]]'' (2001)
*[[Seymour Berry, 1st Baron Buckland]] (1877–1928), industrialist
*[[Michael Bogdanov]] (1938–2017), theatre director
*[[Emrys G. Bowen|E. G. Bowen]] (1900–1983), geographer 
*[[Betsi Cadwaladr]] (1789–1860), [[Crimean War]] nurse
*[[CDawgVA]] (Connor Marc Colquhoun), (born 1996), Youtuber, voice actor, and philanthropist
*[[Gwladys ferch Dafydd Gam]] (d. 1454), ''Seren y Fenni'' (''Star of Abergavenny'')
*[[Rees Davies]] (1938–2005), historian
*[[John Dee]] (1527–1608 or 1609), mathematician, astronomer, alchemist and adviser to [[Elizabeth I]]
*[[Samuel Ifor Enoch]] (1914–2001), theologian
*[[Piers Griffith]] (1568-1628), pirate
*[[John Gwenogvryn Evans]] (1852–1930), palaeographic expert
*[[Timothy John Evans]] (1924–1950), hanged for the murder of wife and daughter, due to a [[miscarriage of justice]], but posthumously pardoned
*[[Geoffrey of Monmouth]] (c.1100–1155), churchman and historian
*[[Peter Havard-Williams]] (1922–1995), librarian educator
*[[George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys]] (1648–1689), hanging judge
*[[Alfred Lewis Jones]] (1845–1909), ship-owner and businessman
*[[Ernest Jones]] (1879–1958), psychoanalyst
*[[John Geoffrey Jones]] (1928–2014), judge, tribunal president and chairman
*[[Percy Mansell Jones]] (1889–1968), professor of French literature and history
*[[Walter Map]] (c.1137–1209), medieval raconteur
*[[Howard Marks]] (1945−2016), drug smuggler and author
*[[Angus McBean]] (1904–1990), photographer
*[[Godfrey Morgan, 1st Viscount Tredegar]] (1831–1913), Member of Parliament, land-owner and benefactor
*[[Henry Morgan]] (c.1635–1688), privateer
*Edward Williams (1747–1826), a.k.a. [[Iolo Morganwg]], antiquarian
*Marcus Piggott (born 1971), fashion photographer, half of duo [[Mert and Marcus]]
*[[James Price (civil engineer)|James Price]] (1917–2005), civil engineer, mathematician and author
*[[William Price (doctor)|Dr William Price]] (1800–1893), eccentric physician
*[[Arwel Richards]] (born 1982), columnist and businessman
*[[Bartholomew Roberts]] (1682–1722), pirate (Black Bart or Barti Ddu)
*[[William Salesbury]] (c.1520–c.1600), lexicographer, phonetician and comparative linguist
*[[James Sommerin]] (born c. 1978), chef
*[[John Tabatabai]] (born 1987), professional poker player
*[[Robert Vaughan (antiquary)|Robert Vaughan]] (c.1592–16 May 1667), antiquary
*[[Bryn Williams]] (born 1977), chef
*[[John Tudno Williams]] (born 1938), theologian
*[[William Richard Williams (theologian)|William Richard Williams]] (1896–1962), theologian
*[[Thomas Wynne]] (1627–1691), surgeon, [[Quaker]] and friend of [[William Penn]]
*[[Mike Young (producer)|Mike Young]] (born 1945), TV producer
*[[Andrew House]] (born 1965), President and Group CEO of [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] (2011–2017)
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==See also==
{{Portal|Wales}}
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*[[100 Welsh Heroes]]
*[[Canadians of Welsh descent]]
*[[List of people by nationality]]
*[[List of Welsh Americans]]
*[[List of Welsh women]]
*[[Welsh American]]
*[[Welsh Australian]]
*[[Welsh Chilean]]
*[[Welsh Italians]]
*[[Welsh peers and baronets]]
*''[[Y Wladfa]]''
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==References==
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