Wales glossary
Wales glossary
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Course: Welsh history and its sources (CYMRU_1)
Glossary: Wales glossary
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DemographyStudy of population sizes. |
Deputy-lieutenantLeading gentleman of a county, one of those having certain military and other functions under the Lord Lieutenant. |
DevolutionThe transfer of specified powers – here, from Westminster to Wales. There have been two referenda for the establishment of a Welsh Assembly to govern Wales with limited powers. The first, in 1979, rejected the proposals by 79.7% to 20.3% on a 58.8% turnout. The second, in 1997, accepted improved proposals by 50.3% to 49.7% on a 50.1% turnout. |
Devolved (government)See Devolution. |
DiaconateBoard of Deacons or elected ‘middle management’ of nonconformist chapels. |
DisestablishmentThe act of separating the Church in Wales from the Church of England which was the established Church. |
Disraeli, BenjaminConservative MP from 1837. Prime Minister 1868 and 1874–80. |
DissentNonconformity – conscientious refusal to accept the doctrines, ceremonies and order of the Church of England. |
Dissolution of the monasteriesHenry VIII closed down the Roman Catholic monasteries in the 1530s. This was partly a consequence of his break with Rome, but mainly because he coveted their great wealth. |
DistainA steward or seneschal in Welsh administration; in Gwynedd he was the effective first minister of the prince. |