William Jones | |
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| Born | 1545–1550? Newland, Gloucestershire, England |
| Died | January 1615 |
| Occupation | haberdasher |
| Known for | founding schools in Wales |
William Jones (c.1545/1550 – January 1615) was a London haberdasher, born in Newland, Gloucestershire, England. He is remembered for his bequests, which led to the establishment of schools in Monmouth and Pontypool, almshouses at Newland, and the so-called "Golden Lectureship" in London.