About Goronwy Daniel
Lived 1914 – 2003 (aged 88). Goronwy Daniel was a statistician and official.
Sir Goronwy Hopkin Daniel KCVO (21 March 1914 – 17 January 2003) was a Welsh academic and civil servant.
Born at Ystradgynlais, Brecknockshire, Wales, Daniel was educated at Pontardawe Grammar School, Amman Valley County School
In 1969 he returned to Aberystwyth to become Principal of the University College of Wales, and was knighted the same year. He held the post for ten years. In 1977 he was appointed a Lieutenant of Dyfed. In 1982 he was appointed Chairman of the Welsh Fourth Channel Authority, having been one of the prime movers in its creation.
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Who was Goronwy Daniel?
British academic (1914–2003)
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Goronwy Daniel was born on 21 March 1914.
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Goronwy Daniel died on 17 January 2003.
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Goronwy Daniel was a statistician and official.
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