Charles Wilkins (writer)
British writer and historian (1830–1913) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Wilkins (bardic name: Catwg, 16 August 1830 – 2 August 1913) of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, was a prolific writer of historical accounts of Wales and its industries. He produced pioneering reference works on the histories of Merthyr Tydfil and Newport; the coal, iron, and steel trades of South Wales; and Welsh literature. He was also founding editor of The Red Dragon: The National Magazine of Wales.
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Charles Wilkins | |
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Born | (1830-08-16)16 August 1830 Stonehouse, Gloucestershire |
Died | 2 August 1913(1913-08-02) (aged 82) Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire |
Occupation(s) | Postmaster, librarian |
Known for | Historical accounts of Wales and its industries |
Notable work | • The History of Merthyr Tydfil (1867,[1] 1908[2]) • The History of the Literature of Wales from 1300 to 1650 (1884)[3] |
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