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Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan

1852 – 1939

Welsh antiquarian, writer and Mayor

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About Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan

Lived 1852 – 1939 (aged 87). Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan was a British author and antiquarian.

Morgan was interested in literature and contributed articles to Old Wales. A monthly magazine of antiquities for Wales and the Borders, edited by W. R. Williams of Talybont-on-Usk. Morgan was an admirer of the work of the metaphysical poet Henry Vaughan, who had lived near Brecon. She collaborated with Louise Imogen Guiney on a volume of Vaughan's work, with biographical sketch and historical notes, but these two died before finishing the job and it was taken over by Dr. F. E. Hutchinson. Hutchinson published a comprehensive book about Vaughan based on their work in 1947.

Morgan was granted an honorary MA degree by the University of Wales in 1925. She died on 7 November 1939 in Brecon.

Legacy

The "Shining a light on Gwenllian Morgan" project has, as of March 2025, three goals:

Commissioning a sculpture of Morgan and a video of her life Researching the women who funded her oil portrait Creating educational materials about Morgan

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Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries
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Miss Philip Morgan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan?

Welsh antiquarian, writer and Mayor (1852–1939)

When was Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan born?

Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan was born on 9 April 1852 in Defynnog.

When did Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan die?

Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan died on 7 November 1939.

What was Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan's occupation?

Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan was an author and antiquarian.

What nationality was Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan?

Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gwenllian Elizabeth Fanny Morgan

· Wikidata: Q20631337

· DBpedia: Gwenllian Morgan

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