William Jones
English lawyer and politician (1631–1682)
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Summary
William Jones was born on January 1, 1631[1], in Stowey[2]. He died on January 1, 1682[3]. He worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1630[7]
- Date of death: May 2, 1682[8]
- Place of burial: Church of the Holy Cross, Ramsbury[9]
- Spouse: Elizabeth Alleyn[10]
- Child: Elizabeth Jones[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[12]
- Position held: Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[13], Member of the 1680-81 Parliament[14], Member of the 1681 Parliament[15], Solicitor General for England and Wales[16], Attorney General for England and Wales[17]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[18]
- Member of: Exclusion Bill Parliament[19], Gray's Inn[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Sir William Jones (1631-1682)[22]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[23]
- Family name: Jones[24]
- Given name: William[25]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
Why It Matters
William Jones is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was William Jones born?
William Jones's place of birth was Stowey[2].
Who was William Jones married to?
William Jones's spouses include Elizabeth Alleyn[10].
What did William Jones do for work?
William Jones worked as a politician[4] and lawyer[5].
What awards did William Jones receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[18].