The philosopher Bertrand Russell (18 May 1872 – February 1970) won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 ‘in recognition of his varied and significant writings in which he champions humanitarian ideals and freedom of thought’.[4] He was born in Trellech, Monmouthshire, spent most of his time outside Wales, and died at his home at Plas Penrhyn, Penrhyndeudraeth, Merionethshire.