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.