1748 in Wales

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Events from the year 1748 in Wales.

Incumbents

• Prince of Wales – Frederick
• Princess of Wales – Augusta

Events

• March 8 - With the death of the childless William Herbert, 3rd Marquess of Powis, the title becomes extinct. Henry Arthur Herbert subsequently becomes 1st Earl of Powis.
• Richard Wilson paints the two eldest sons of Frederick, Prince of Wales.
• Joseph Harris becomes Assay-Master at the Royal Mint.
• A major eisteddfod is held at Selattyn.
• William Williams Pantycelyn marries Mary Francis of Llansawel.
• The Salusbury family leave Lleweni Hall.

Arts and literature

New books

• Lewis Morris - Plans of Harbours, Bays, and Roads in St. George's and the Bristol Channels

Births

• September 1 - Thomas Johnes, landowner (died 1816)

Deaths

• March 8 - William Herbert, 3rd Marquess of Powis, 50
• August 27 - Sir Robert Salusbury Cotton, 3rd Baronet, 53
• December - John Harris, Sr., Welsh-descended American trader, 75