1748 in Wales
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This article is about the particular significance of the year 1748 to Wales and its people.
Incumbents
Events
- March 8 - With the death of the childless William Herbert, 3rd Marquess of Powis, the title becomes extinct. Henry Arthur Herbert subsequently becomes 1st Earl of Powis.
- Richard Wilson paints the two eldest sons of Frederick, Prince of Wales.
- Joseph Harris becomes Assay-Master at the Royal Mint.
- A major eisteddfod is held at Selattyn.
- William Williams Pantycelyn marries Mary Francis of Llansawel.
- The Salusbury family leave Lleweni Hall.
Arts and literature
New books
- Lewis Morris - Plans of Harbours, Bays, and Roads in St. George's and the Bristol Channels
Music
Births
- September 1 - Thomas Johnes, landowner (d. 1816)
Deaths
- March 8 - William Herbert, 3rd Marquess of Powis, 50
- August 27 - Sir Robert Salusbury Cotton, 3rd Baronet, 53
- December - John Harris, Sr., Welsh-descended American trader, 75
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