Sir Daniel Lleufer Thomas (29 August 1863 – 8 August 1940) was a Welsh magistrate, social reformer, and writer. Thomas was born on 29 August 1863 at Llethr Enoch, Cwm-du,

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, the third child of William and Esther Thomas, at Llethr Enoch, Cwm-du, in the parish of Llandeilo-fawr. In 1890 he was nominated to be Liberal candidate for the vacancy in East Carmarthenshire following the death of David Pugh but he withdrew before the selection conference. In 1891 he began contributing to the ''

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''. He was knighted in February 1931. His portrait was painted by

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in 1938 and currently resides in the

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Thomas, Sir Daniel Lleufer
in the '' Welsh Biography Online'' 1863 births 1940 deaths Welsh scholars and academics British social reformers {{Wales-academic-bio-stub