Saunders Lewis Death
Saunders passed away on September 1, 1985 at the age of 91.
When did Saunders Lewis die?
September 1, 1985How old was Saunders Lewis when died?
91
Saunders Lewis Birthday and Date of Death
Saunders Lewis was born on October 15, 1893 and died on September 1, 1985. Saunders was 91 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 15, 1893
Date of Death: September 1, 1985
Age at Death: 91
Saunders Lewis - Biography
Saunders Lewis (born John Saunders Lewis ) (15 October 1893 – 1 September 1985) was a Welsh poet, dramatist, historian, literary critic, and political activist. He was a prominent Welsh nationalist and a founder of Plaid Genedlaethol Cymru (the National Party of Wales), later known as Plaid Cymru. Lewis is usually acknowledged as one of the most prominent figures of 20th century Welsh-language literature. Lewis was a 1970 Nobel nominee for literature, and in 2005 was 10th in a BBC Wales poll to name Wales's greatest-ever person.