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St Richard Gwyn

Beast Market, Wrexham

A Welsh schoolmaster executed for his faith.

Richard Gwyn was a Welsh schoolmaster and poet who refused to give up his Catholic faith. He was imprisoned for years, fined and tortured.

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When
15 October 1584
Where
53.0460, -2.9950
Group
Gibbets & executions

Visiting

Wrexham's Catholic cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. A memorial is in the town.

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