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732:"Without Gwynfor Evans at the helm Plaid Cymru may not have survived to see electoral success in later years. His influence was felt beyond the confines of party politics. Wales would not be the nation it is today — perhaps would not be counted as a nation at all — if not for Gwynfor Evans."
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778:"Wales has lost one of its most significant figures of modern times. Gwynfor Evans was a highly respected figure who made a major contribution to Welsh politics. His record on delivering Welsh language broadcasting for Wales is of particular importance."
334:. He was the first MP to attempt to do so, but the right to take the oath in any of the UK's native languages was not granted until 1974. His most notable achievement was his successful campaign for the creation of a Welsh-language television channel.
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792:"Gwynfor served his party well and was able to bring them into electoral success. He earned respect from across the political spectrum. His passing marks the end of a chapter in Welsh political history".
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franchise for western and northern Wales, but the venture failed because of financial difficulties, and the company was merged with another station,
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835:Land of my Fathers: 2000 Years of Welsh History
678:Land of my Fathers: 2000 Years of Welsh History
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708:on 21 April 2005 at the age of 92.
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1281:"Plaid pioneer Gwynfor Evans dies"
1239:Goldman, Lawrence (7 March 2013).
559:Evans lost his Carmarthen seat to
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369:society there. He was also a
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1245:. OUP Oxford. p. 355.
896:The Fight for Welsh Freedom
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91:Member of Parliament
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1964:Honorary Presidents
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