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1773 in Wales

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1773 to Wales and its people.

Contents

Incumbents

  • Prince of Wales - George (later George IV)
  • Princess of Wales - vacant

    • Events

  • 22 April - An earthquake occurs in the Caernarfon area, with an estimated strength of 3.7.
  • 7 November - Richard Morris makes his will.
  • 26 November - Walter Siddons marries Sarah Kemble.
  • Dolauhirion Bridge is built on the Llandovery to Cilycwm road by William Edwards.
  • David Williams resigns from the ministry and opens a school in Chelsea.

    • New books

  • Evan Evans (Ieuan Fardd) - Rhybudd Cyfr-drist i'r Diofal a Difraw
  • John Roberts (Siôn Robert Lewis) - Geirlyfr Ysgrythurol

    • Births

  • 21 February, Titus Lewis, preacher and writer (died 1811)
  • 14 November - Stapleton Stapleton-Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere, military leader (died 1865)
  • date unknown - Joseph Harris (Gomer), writer (died 1825)

    • Deaths

  • 16 February - Sir John Wynn, 2nd Baronet, 71
  • 21 July - Howell Harris, Methodist leader, 59

    • References

    1773 in Wales Wikipedia
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