Sir Henry Rudolf Reichel (October 11, 1856

1856 in Wales

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 – 22 June, 1931

1931 in Wales

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), was a founder of the University of Wales

University of Wales

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. Born in Belfast, Reichel was educated at Oxford University and in 1884 was appointed the first principal of the University College of North Wales, in Bangor

Bangor, Gwynedd

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. He retained the post from the age of 28 until 1927 when he was 71.

Linked to the Nationalist movement of Wales, he was the vice-chancellor of the University of Wales for six terms. Knighted in 1907, he was a slightly anti-social character, but was celebrated by many in Wales, and many tributes were given upon his death in 1931.