Morgan Llwyd

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Morgan Llwyd (1619, Maentwrog, Gwynedd – June 3, 1659, Wrexham), was a Welsh Puritan preacher, poet and prose writer.

His grandfather Huw Llwyd had been a noted astrologer and magician.

He came to prominence during Oliver Cromwell's rule, and wrote about the psychology of spiritual experience. His most influential book was "Llyfr y Tri Aderyn" (The Book of the Three Birds) in 1653. This is in the form of a dialogue between an eagle (representing secular authority, particularly Cromwell); a dove (representing the Puritans); and a raven (representing the Anglican establishment).

Morgan Llwyd is credited with being the first Nonconformist minister in Wrexham and is buried in the Dissenters' Burial Ground in Rhosddu, Wrexham.

Ysgol Morgan Llwyd, the Welsh Language high school in Wrexham is named after him.