Ray Gravell
Raymond William Robert Gravell (12 September 1951 – 31 October 2007) was a Welsh rugby union centre who played club rugby for Llanelli RFC. At international level, Gravell earned 23 caps for Wales and was selected for the 1980 British Lions tour to South Africa.
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| Birth name | Raymond William Robert Gravell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 12 September 1951 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Kidwelly, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 31 October 2007 (aged 56) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Calpe, Spain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Burry Port Secondary Modern School Carmarthen Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Mari Gravell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | Manon & Gwenan Gravell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In his later career he became a respected broadcaster and occasional actor. Gravell was also a member of the Gorsedd of Bards, an honour bestowed on him for his contribution to the Welsh language. At the Eisteddfodau Gravell was known by his bardic name Ray o'r Mynydd and was given the ceremonial role of Grand Sword Bearer.
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