Angharad Llwyd facts for kids
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Angharad Llwyd (born April 15, 1780 – died October 16, 1866) was a famous Welsh antiquary. An antiquary is someone who studies old things, like ancient objects, books, and history. She won many prizes at the National Eisteddfod of Wales, which is a big festival of Welsh culture. People think she was one of the most important people who collected and copied old handwritten books during her time.
Her Life Story
Angharad Llwyd was born in a town called Caerwys in Flintshire, Wales. Her father, Reverend John Lloyd, was also an important antiquary. So, she grew up surrounded by history and old things!
Winning Prizes
Angharad was very talented. In 1824, she won a prize at the Welshpool Eisteddfod. This was for her essay titled Catalogue of Welsh Manuscripts, etc. in North Wales. This essay was a list of old Welsh handwritten books found in North Wales.
Editing Books and More Awards
In 1827, Angharad helped to update an old book. It was called History of the Gwydir Family by Sir John Wynn. The next year, she received a silver medal. This was given to her by Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, when he visited the Eisteddfod in Denbigh. She won another first prize in 1833 at the Beaumaris Eisteddfod.
What She Wrote
Angharad Llwyd wrote important books about Welsh history.
- History of the Island of Mona (1832)
