Iolo Morganwg

Welsh antiquarian and poet (1747–1826)
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Iolo Morganwg
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Iolo Morganwg

Summary

Iolo Morganwg is a human[1]. He was born in Llancarfan[2]. He was born on March 10, 1747[3]. He died in Flemingston[4]. He died on January 1, 1826[5]. He worked as a poet[6], antiquarian seller[7], writer[8], antiquarian[9], and farmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Iolo Morganwg's place of birth was Llancarfan[2].
  • Iolo Morganwg died in Flemingston[4].
  • Iolo Morganwg was born on March 10, 1747[3].
  • Iolo Morganwg died on January 1, 1826[5].
  • Iolo Morganwg died on December 18, 1826[12].
  • Iolo Morganwg's father was Edward Williams[13].
  • Iolo Morganwg's mother was Ann Matthews[14].
  • A child of Iolo Morganwg was Taliesin Williams[15].
  • A child of Iolo Morganwg was Margaret Williams[16].
  • Iolo Morganwg held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Iolo Morganwg held citizenship in Wales[18].
  • Iolo Morganwg held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Iolo Morganwg worked as a poet[6].
  • Iolo Morganwg's professions included antiquarian seller[7].
  • Iolo Morganwg's professions included writer[8].
  • Iolo Morganwg worked as an antiquarian[9].
  • Iolo Morganwg's professions included farmer[10].
  • Iolo Morganwg's professions included counterfeiter[20].
  • Iolo Morganwg's field of work was literary forgery[21].
  • Iolo Morganwg is recorded as male[22].
  • Iolo Morganwg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Iolo Morganwg's founder is recorded as Gorsedd Cymru[24].
  • Iolo Morganwg's Commons category is recorded as Iolo Morganwg[25].
  • Iolo Morganwg's given name is recorded as Edward[26].
  • Iolo Morganwg's pseudonym is recorded as Iolo Morganwg[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Llancarfan[2], Iolo Morganwg… he was born on March 10, 1747[3]. His father was Edward Williams[13]. His mother was Ann Matthews[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], antiquarian seller[7], writer[8], antiquarian[9], farmer[10], and counterfeiter[20]. Iolo Morganwg's field of work was literary forgery[21].

Personal Life

Children include Taliesin Williams[15], a poet[28], 1787–1847[29], of Wales[30] and Margaret Williams[16], a poet[31], b. 1782[32].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1826[5] and December 18, 1826[12]. Iolo Morganwg died in Flemingston[4].

Why It Matters

Iolo Morganwg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (157 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Iolo Morganwg born?

Iolo Morganwg was born in Llancarfan[2].

Where did Iolo Morganwg die?

Iolo Morganwg passed away in Flemingston[4].

Who were Iolo Morganwg's parents?

Iolo Morganwg's father was Edward Williams[13]. Iolo Morganwg's mother was Ann Matthews[14].

What did Iolo Morganwg do for work?

Iolo Morganwg worked as poet[6], antiquarian seller[7], writer[8], antiquarian[9], and farmer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Ann Matthews
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Wales, Kingdom of Great Britain
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