What is Saunders Lewis's full name?
John Saunders Lewis
Saunders Lewis date of birth:
October 15, 1893
How old was Saunders Lewis when died?
91
Where was Saunders Lewis born?
Wallasey, England, UK
When did Saunders Lewis die?
September 1, 1985
Saunders Lewis body shape:
Slim
What is Saunders Lewis's ethnicity?
White
What is Saunders Lewis nationality?
Welsh
What is Saunders Lewis's occupation?
Welsh poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic
Saunders Lewis claim to fame:
Founder of the Welsh National Party
Short Biography
Saunders Lewis (born John Saunders Lewis ) (15 October 1893 – 1 September 1985) was a Welsh poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic, and political activist. He was a prominent Welsh nationalist and a founder of Plaid Genedlaethol Cymru (the National Party of Wales), later known as Plaid Cymru. Lewis is usually acknowledged as one of the most prominent figures of 20th century Welsh-language literature. Lewis was a 1970 Nobel nominee for literature, and in 2005 was 10th in a BBC Wales poll to name Wales's greatest-ever person.