Dafydd Wigley

Welsh politician; former MP, Assembly Member and leader of Plaid Cymru (born 1943)
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Dafydd Wigley

Summary

Dafydd Wigley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Derby[2]. He was born on April 1, 1943[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Dafydd Wigley was born in Derby[2].
  • Dafydd Wigley was born on April 1, 1943[3].
  • Among Dafydd Wigley's spouses was Elinor Bennett[6].
  • Dafydd Wigley held citizenship in United Kingdom[7].
  • Dafydd Wigley's professions included politician[4].
  • Dafydd Wigley held the position of member of the House of Lords[8].
  • Dafydd Wigley held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9].
  • Dafydd Wigley was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[10].
  • Dafydd Wigley's education included a stint at Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen[11].
  • Dafydd Wigley was educated at Rydal Penrhos[12].
  • Dafydd Wigley is recorded as male[13].
  • Dafydd Wigley's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Dafydd Wigley was affiliated with the Plaid Cymru[15].
  • Dafydd Wigley's Commons category is recorded as Dafydd Wigley[16].
  • Dafydd Wigley's archives at is recorded as National Library of Wales[17].
  • Dafydd Wigley's residence is recorded as Bontnewydd[18].
  • Dafydd Wigley's family name is recorded as Wigley[19].
  • Dafydd Wigley's given name is recorded as Dafydd[20].
  • Dafydd Wigley's significant event is recorded as suspension from the House of Commons[21].
  • Dafydd Wigley's significant event is recorded as suspension from the House of Commons[22].
  • Dafydd Wigley's significant event is recorded as apology to the House of Commons[23].
  • Dafydd Wigley's work location is recorded as London[24].
  • Dafydd Wigley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Dafydd Wigley's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Welsh[26].
  • Dafydd Wigley's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Dafydd Wigley, Baron Wigley'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Derby[2], Dafydd Wigley… he was born on April 1, 1943[3].

Education

Educated at Victoria University of Manchester[10], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Manchester[31]; Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen[11], a school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1894[34]; and Rydal Penrhos[12], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1885[37].

Career and Affiliations

Dafydd Wigley worked as a politician[4]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[8], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1801[40] and Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[9], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Personal Life

Dafydd Wigley was married to Elinor Bennett[6]. He was affiliated with the Plaid Cymru[15].

Why It Matters

Dafydd Wigley has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Dafydd Wigley born?

Born in Derby[2], Dafydd Wigley…

Who was Dafydd Wigley married to?

Dafydd Wigley's spouses include Elinor Bennett[6].

What did Dafydd Wigley do for work?

Dafydd Wigley worked as politician[4].

Where did Dafydd Wigley go to school?

Dafydd Wigley was educated at Victoria University of Manchester[10], Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen[11], and Rydal Penrhos[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . llgc.org.uk. llgc.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . UK Parliament Website. commonslibrary.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . UK Parliament Website. commonslibrary.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . UK Parliament Website. commonslibrary.parliament.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · JhealdBatch bot · 2026-07-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Derby
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, Welsh
    Given name Dafydd
    Archives at National Library of Wales
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