Glamorgan

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Glamorgan

Name

Glamorgan

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

Glamorgan was a historic county in Wales that existed from the 16th century until its abolition in 1974. It originated as a medieval petty kingdom known as Morgannwg before being taken over by the Normans. The region became a major industrial hub during the Industrial Revolution.

Statistics

Area

2,100.00 km²

Population

1,321,256

Location