Daniel Lleufer Thomas
Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas (29 August 1863 – 8 August 1940) was a Welsh magistrate, social reformer, and writer.
Thomas was born on 29 August 1863 at Llethr Enoch, Cwm-du, Talley, the third child of William and Esther Thomas, at Llethr Enoch, Cwm-du, in the parish of Llandeilo-fawr.
In 1890 he was nominated to be Liberal candidate for the vacancy in East Carmarthenshire following the death of David Pugh but he withdrew before the selection conference.[1]
In 1891 he began contributing to the Dictionary of National Biography.
He was knighted in February 1931.[2] His portrait was painted by Margaret Lindsay Williams in 1938 and currently resides in the National Museum Wales.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "The Vacancy for East Carmarthenshire". Carmarthen Journal. 18 July 1890. p. 6. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
- ^ "No. 33693". The London Gazette. 27 February 1931. p. 1353.
- ^ "Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas (1863–1940)". Retrieved 6 October 2013.
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