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William Jones

William Jones (1746–1794) was a British anthropologist, linguist and judge.

Also recorded as Orientalist Jones.

Overview

Also worked under the name Orientalist Jones.

Born at Westminster in 1746, died at Kolkata in 1794.

In detail

William Jones studied at University College, Oxford and Harrow School. the recorded working language is Sanskrit, Arabic and Hebrew.

The field of work recorded is philology, botany and law.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kolkata. Positions recorded include judge. Membership is recorded of Royal Society.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the Royal Society and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “William Jones (philologist)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q273969: William Jones

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