Adelina Patti Her whole life seemed to be one huge achievement as she became the first opera singer to perform all over the world.

Alan Cox Alan cox (born 1968) is a programmer heavily involved in the development of the linux kernel since its early days (1991). He then became one of the main developers and maintainers of the whole kernel. This is an extremly important contribution to the 'Open Source' software community.

Beau Richard Established the city of Bath as centre of fashionable society.

Bill Molloy MP for Ealing North in Harold Wilson's 1960's Government.

Catherine Jones Many TV and movie roles including 'Zoro' and 'Darling Buds of May'. Stunningly attractive and oozing with talent this Swansea girl became Hollywood royalty when she married screen legend Michael Douglas. Catherine is used to mixing with the best, her career includes TV and film appearances with, amongst others David Jason, Ewan MaGregor, Tom Hanks, Sean Connery and of course Sir Anthony Hopkins. Now married with children to Hollywood royal Michael Douglas , Catherine lives in America. She hasn't let married...

Ceri Richards Work displayed in the Glynne Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea.

Cerys Matthews Ex Vocalist with massive Welsh rock group Catatonia.

Chris Coleman Played football (Soccer) for Swansea City, Crystal Palace and captained Fulham.

Chris Gunn His one man dance performance show 'The Hotstepper' performed at the Sydney opera house.

Christian Jones Child prodigy guitarist. Worked with Bonnie Tyler, Paul Gilbert, Kula Shaker, Christian Mills, Kevin Kendrick, Cameo Band, Dirty Fingers (Swansea).

Cliff Jones Footballer (Soccer) capped fifty-eight times for Wales. Welsh wizard, played for Tottenham Hotspur in the glory days of the 1960's

Clive Granger Winner of Nobel prize for Economics.

Colin Jones Boxer of note. Defeated Kirkland Laing tp become the British Champion and went on to beat Mark Harris for the Commonwealth title too. He later went up against Henrik-Palm for the European Welterweight Championship, a match lasting just two rounds. Could have taken the World title but for a split descision from the judges!

Dai Dower Former boxing world contender.

David Baddiel I'm really not sure about this entry, does anyone have any more information? - Ed.

David Bell Long time session and live musician! Played with Terry Williams, John Weathers, Joan Armatrading and more.

David Jenkins A member of the 'Iveys' who became 'Badfinger'. Played guitar and was original lead singer with exceptionally good voice.

Professor Dewi Phillips He was best known for his publications on the philosophy of religion, he had published articles in ethics, philosophy and literature and Welsh language publications in Welsh literature. Professor Phillips was very well respected, considered one of the most important philosophers of religion and morality in the world.

Doctor Rowan Williams Elected as 104th Archbishop of Canterbury on 23rd July 2002.

Dylan Thomas Poet, author of 'Under Milkwood' drunk genius with unpleasant character (Swansea Jack?). Died in America.