Morgan Llwyd

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Morgan Llwyd (1619, Maentwrog parish, Gwynedd – June 3, 1659, Wrexham), was a Welsh Puritan preacher, poet and prose writer.

His grandfather Huw Llwyd was a profesional soldier who was also a noted Welsh language poet, and also had a reputation as an astrologer and magician.

Morgan Llwyd came to prominence during Oliver Cromwell's rule, and wrote about the psychology of spiritual experience. His most influential book was Llyfr y Tri Aderyn ("The Book of the Three Birds") in 1653. This is in the form of a dialogue between an eagle (representing secular authority, particularly Cromwell); a dove (representing the Puritans); and a raven (representing the Anglican establishment).

Morgan Llwyd is credited with being the first Nonconformist minister in Wrexham and is buried in the Dissenters' Burial Ground in Rhosddu, Wrexham.

Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, the Welsh language high school in Wrexham is named after him. Prominent former pupils include Catrin Stace, recently linked to fellow North Walian Tim Vincent.

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