Iestyn ap Gwrgant (ruled 1081-93): last independent King of Morgannwg; overthrown by the Norman invaders. Ifans, Dafydd (b. l949): from Aberystwyth, novelist Prose Medal winner, editor, and Keeper of Manuscripts at the National Library of Wales. Ifans, Rhys (Rhys Evans, b. 1968): Wrexham-born actor, raised in Ruthin; former member of the rock group Super Furry Animals, began his acting career at Theatr Clwyd, Flintshire; the idiosyncratic star has appeared in Hollywood movies, including The Sin Eater and British films Twin Town and Notting Hill. Ifor a Cadifor (Ifor Bach, l2th C.): Lord of Senghennydd who attacked Cardiff castle in ll58, capturing the Earl of Gloucester to have his lands restored. Ifor ap Llywelyn (Ifor Hael, “The Generous” l340-690): the friend snd chief patron of Dafydd ap Gwilym and ancestor of the Morgan family of Tredegar. Illtyd, St. (late 5th century): founder of British Monasticism at Llanilltyd Fawr (Llantwit Major). Iolo Goch, (1320-1398): one of the poets of the gentry, his work includes praises of Owain Glyndwr and descriptions of the Welsh leader's fine mansion and gardens at Sycharth. Iolo Morganwg (l747-l826): bardic title of Edward Williams, stonemason from Glamorgan, whose imagination began the colorful ceremonies of the Eisteddfod to create the Gorsedd, the society of bards. Islwyn: (see William Thomas). Ivor the Engine: created in l959 for B.B.C. television. Ivor was a railway engine of the Merioneth and Llantisilly Traction Company. The driver was Jones the Steam. Dai the Station was in charge. Ivor’s great ambition was to sing in the choir like Evan the Song. The series ran for 30 years. Ivorites: (see Philanthropic Order of). Iwan Bala (b. l956): one of Wales’s most creative artists, who has
won numerous awards for his work including the l997 Gold Medal at the National
Eisteddfod and the Owain Glyndwr Medal for his outstanding contributions
to the arts in Wales. |