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Tribute paid to Gwnfor Evans 22/4/2005
Plaid Cymru president Dafydd Iwan has paid tribute to former party leader Gwnfor Evans who has died aged 92.
“Plaid Cymru is saddened today to hear the news that Gwynfor Evans has passed away. The news has been met with great sadness by all in Plaid Cymru who have been motivated by Gwynfor over the years to work for Wales and to create a nation we can all be proud of.
“For Plaid Cymru members and supporters, young and old, Gwynfor Evans has been Plaid Cymru’s spiritual leader and will continue to be so. It is impossible to underestimate Gwynfor’s unique contribution to building Plaid Cymru into the party it is today. He was the architect of the modern day Plaid Cymru and turned the party into a credible electoral force, becoming the Party’s first MP in 1966.
“During the lean years in the 1950s and ‘60s, Gwynfor Evans single-handedly guided Plaid Cymru and it is true to say that 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.â€
“Gwynfor Evans has had a huge influence on my political beliefs. He was a national leader in every sense of the word. His wisdom and guidance will be sorely missed but his legacy will live forever. Our thoughts at this time are with his wife, Rhiannon, and all his family.â€
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