LHUYD, or LHOVD (Humphrey), a learned antiquarian of the 16th century, born at Denbigh, who applied himself to the study of physic; and living mostly within the walls of Denbigh castle, practised there as a physician; sometimes diverted himself with music; and died in 1570, with the character of a well-bred gentleman. He wrote, and translated, several pieces relative to history and antiquities; in particular "The history of Cambria, now called Wales, from Caradoc of Langearvan, &c." but died before it was finished: however Sir Henry Sidney, lord president of Wales, employed Dr David Powel to finish it, who published it in 1584. A new and improved edition of this work was published in 1774.