David Thomas
In 1995 Dave was part of the first expedition to cross Iceland in winter conditions. Five other expeditions have had to be rescued attempting the same trip.
Connection: Born in Maesteg, ...
David Williams
Travelled into space for research purposes. Currently works for NASA in Houston.
Connection: His father was Welsh.
comment by:Californian
Dafydd Rhys is Canadian, very proud of ...
David Rice
Taken out of the cornwall galley by captain bartholomew roberts, he served onboard the famous "royal fortune".
Connection: Was known to be a welshman.
comment by:MalcolmX
Davis Rice, ...
David Burton
Painting. Important one-man exhibitions at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery and Pontypool Museum and Art Gallery. Work in public collections across U.K
Connection: Influenced by Welsh culture.
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David Emmanuel
Designed wedding dress for Princess Diana and other Royalty.
Connection: Born and raised in Bridgend.
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Diana,
The Princess of Wales' designer.
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David Hughes
First transmission of radio waves. Inventor of the microphone and printing telegraph system. A musician and philosopher.
Connection: Born Corwen, Wales.
David Brunt
Pioneer of modern meteorology; head of Meteorological Office, secretary of Royal Society.
Connection: From Penfforddlas, Wales.
comment by:Mizoguchi
The 'Brunt-Vailsala period'- of ...
David Baddiel
I'm really not sure about this entry, does anyone have any more information? - Ed.
Connection: David's family fled Europe before the second world war to the safety of the UK. They settled ...
David Gower
One of England's top Cricketers and sporting commentator.
Connection: Descendant of Dowager Gower, 1899 UK Croquet Champion who lived in Castell Maelgwyn near Llechryd, Cardiganshire.
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David Bishop
Pontypool and Wales scrum half. Classic scrum half behind the famous Pontypool Pack of the Eighties. He went on to play rugby league for Wales and then to become player coach for Pontypool. ...
David Richards
Rugby- played as a centre for the Swansea (The Whites), Wales and British Lions.
Connection: Born in Wales. Does anyone know where? - Ed.
comment by:researcher1
Can anyone remember ...
David Broome
World Champion Show Jumper.
Connection: Lives in Caldicot, Gwent and has business concern based in Wales.
comment by:PushHorse
Lives just outside Caldicot, Gwent.
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David Felgate
Football (Soccer) player. Played for Grimsby, Bolton and others.
Connection: Born in Blaenau Ffestiniog.
comment by:woodman
David won his one and only cap against Rumania.
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David Giles
Football Player (Soccer). Played for Cardiff, Wrexham, Crystal Palace and others.
Connection: Born in Cardiff.
comment by:DuBonnet
Born in Cardiff.
comment by:morrig47
Gained ...
Tommy David
Welsh international rugby player and British Lion.
Connection: Welsh International Rugby Player and British Lion
comment by:wizard
Long serving Player for Pontypridd went on to play ...
David Davies
4th at World Swimming Championships 2003 (1500m free-style)
Connection: Born in Wales. International swimming competitor.
comment by:swimdude
A legend in the making!
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David Pearce
British Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1983, beating Neville Meade (also Welsh - from Swansea).
Connection: From Newport, Wales.
comment by:welshscribe
Lost to Lucien Rodriguez ...
David Jacobs
At the 1912 Stockholm summer Olympics, he won a gold medal as the first leg of in the 4x100m British team.
Connection: David Henry Jacobs was born in Cardiff in 1888.
comment by:sarajay
He ...
Saint David
Founded a monastery at St. David's in Pembrokeshire. The patron saint of Wales. Negotiated half day holiday for Welsh schools every 1st March (or maybe this came later since he died nearly ...