Wales
Wales ranks 3,716th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Wahoo, Nebraska, Oswestry, and Tiberias. Memorable people born in Wales include Caradoc, Aneirin, and Owain Gwynedd. Memorable people who died in Wales include Joan, Lady of Wales and Thomas Pennant. Wales has been the birth place of many politicians and writers and the death place of many politicians and biologists. Wales is located in United Kingdom.
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 3,107,494. It has a total area of 21,218 square kilometres (8,192 sq mi) and over 2,700 kilometres (1,680 mi) of coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. The capital and largest city is Cardiff. Read more on Wikipedia
Between 470 and 1938, Wales was the birth place of 4 globally memorable people, including Caradoc, Aneirin, and Owain Gwynedd. Additionaly, 2 globally memorable people have passed away in Wales including Joan, Lady of Wales and Thomas Pennant.
People Born in Wales
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Caradoc
470 - 500
HPI: 51.33
Rank: 1
Aneirin
525 - 600
HPI: 46.18
Rank: 2
Owain Gwynedd
1100 - 1170
HPI: 43.02
Rank: 3
Alan Rees
1938 - Present
HPI: 40.34
Rank: 4
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Go to all RankingsMost individuals born in present day Wales were politicians (2), writers (1), and racing drivers (1), while most who died were politicians (1) and biologists (1).
