About William Jones
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89). William Jones was an Uruguayan rower.
William Jones (6 December 1924 – 7 August 2014) was a Uruguayan rower who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. In 1948 he won the bronze medal with his partner Juan Rodríguez in the double sculls event. He died in his sleep at his residence in Inverness, Florida, at the age of 89 on 7 August 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Jones?
Uruguayan rower (1924–2014)
When was William Jones born?
William Jones was born on 6 December 1924.
When did William Jones die?
William Jones died on 7 August 2014 in Inverness.
What was William Jones's occupation?
William Jones was a rower.
What nationality was William Jones?
William Jones was Uruguayan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Jones (rower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Jones. https://biography.guide/william-jones-rower/
MLA: "William Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-jones-rower/.
Chicago: "William Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-jones-rower/.
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