1757 in Wales
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Events from the year 1757 in Wales.
Incumbents
Events
- George Edward Henry Arthur Herbert, 2nd Earl of Powis, takes out a lease on Esgair-mwyn lead mine.
- Hirwaun ironworks begins coke smelting.
- Daines Barrington is appointed judge of the Merioneth, Caernarvonshire and Anglesey circuit (Court of Great Sessions).
Arts and literature
New books
- John Dyer - The Fleece
- Edward Evans - translation of S. Bourne's Catechism
- Elizabeth Griffith - A Series of Genuine Letters between Henry and Frances
- Joseph Harris - An Essay Upon Money and Coins
- Joshua Thomas - Tystiolaeth y Credadyn
Music
- Elis Roberts - "Jeils"
Births
- 12 September - John Williams, lawyer and writer on legal topics (died 1810)
- date unknown - Sir Thomas Foley, admiral (died 1833)
- probable - Richard Jones, Ruthin clergyman and writer (died 1814)
Deaths
- 16 September - Savage Mostyn, naval officer, 40s
- December - John Dyer, poet, 56
