Gwyn Thomas (poet)

Gwyn Thomas
National Poet of Wales
In office
2006–2008
Preceded byGwyneth Lewis
Succeeded byGillian Clarke
Personal details
Born(1936-09-02)2 September 1936
Died13 April 2016(2016-04-13) (aged 79)
NationalityWelsh
OccupationWriter

Gwyn Thomas, FLSW (2 September 1936 – 13 April 2016)[1][2] was a Welsh poet and academic. He was the second National Poet of Wales, holding the role between 2006 and 2008.

  1. ^ "Wales' former national poet Gwyn Thomas dies". bbc.co.uk. 14 April 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  2. ^ Mabinogion translator named Poet for Wales - icWales