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John Harries, the Cunning Man

Cwrt-y-Cadno, Carmarthenshire

Wales's most famous wizard, who foretold his own death.

John Harries of Cwrt-y-Cadno was a 'dyn hysbys', a Welsh cunning man. People came from far away for his charms, cures, horoscopes and help finding stolen goods.

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When
Died 1839
Where
52.0800, -3.8800
Group
Witches & witch trials

Visiting

A remote hamlet in the hills north of Llandovery. He is buried at Caeo church.

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