Henry Jones

Welsh philosopher and academic (1852–1922)
Person human Q979372
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Summary

Henry Jones was born on November 30, 1852[1], in Llangernyw[2]. He died on February 4, 1922[3], in Tighnabruaich[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Child: E. H. Jones[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Field of work: rhetoric[11], logic[12], metaphysics[13]
  • Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[14], Knight Bachelor[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Henry Jones (philosopher)[17]
  • Family name: Jones[18]
  • Given name: Henry[19]
  • Depicted by: Professor Sir Henry Jones; (1852-1922)[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Sibling: John Jones[22]
  • Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[23]
  • Writing language: English[24], Welsh[25]

Why It Matters

Henry Jones has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Henry Jones born?

Henry Jones's place of birth was Llangernyw[2].

Where did Henry Jones die?

Henry Jones passed away in Tighnabruaich[4].

What did Henry Jones do for work?

Henry Jones worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and university teacher[7].

What awards did Henry Jones receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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