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John Jones

1904 – 1956

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Lived 1904 – 1956 (aged 52). John Jones was a British missionary and anglican priest.

John Charles Jones (3 May 1904 – 13 October 1956) was the Anglican Bishop of Bangor from 1949 until his death.

Jones was educated at the Grammar School, Carmarthen, Cardiff University and Wadham College, Oxford. He held curacies at Llanelli and Aberystwyth before an 11 years in Uganda as a Church Mission Society (CMS) missionary. He returned to Llanelli as its vicar in 1945, his last post before his ordination to the episcopate.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Cardiff University, Wadham College
Positions held
Bishop of Bangor
Also known as
John Charles Jones

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Jones?

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When was John Jones born?

John Jones was born on 3 May 1904 in Llansaint.

When did John Jones die?

John Jones died on 13 October 1956 in Bangor.

What was John Jones's occupation?

John Jones was a missionary and anglican priest.

What nationality was John Jones?

John Jones was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Jones

· Wikidata: Q14508527

· DBpedia: John Jones (bishop)

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