Lewis Crellin

Lewis Crellin (1901–1990) also known as Louis Crellin or Lewis y Crellin was a Manx language scholar and teacher who was involved with the revival of the Manx language on the Isle of Man in the 20th century and the Manx independence movement in the 1960s. Early life Lewis Crellin was born in Foxdale on the Isle of Man, but was orphaned at an early age and raised by his grandparents. Although Crellin was raised in an area that still had a significant number of older Manx speakers, he took no interest in it himself until he was much older.

Manx language Crellin started learning Manx was he was nearly 40 years old. He achieved a high standard of Manx and has been described as "one of the most enthusiastic and talented linguists of his generation." He had a keen interest in horticulture, botany, ornithology, and astronomy and during his lifetime was considered an authority on "all things Manx".

His collection of stories based on his own experiences, as well as a lifetime of research, was published by Yn Çheshaght Ghailckagh in 1976. Recordings were later made and distributed for free to accompany the book.