Richard Jones (Ruthin priest)

Richard Jones (c.1757 – 1814) was a Welsh Anglican priest and writer.

Life

Jones was born in about 1757 (his obituary recording that he died on 23 April 1814 at the age of 57). He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1783, when it was recorded that he had obtained a BA degree from Jesus College, Oxford. He became the curate of Ruthin and may also have taught at Ruthin School, as he was noted as being "critically versed" in Hebrew, Greek and Latin, and it was not uncommon for curates of the parish to teach at the school. In 1806, he was appointed rector of Llanychan, but appears to have continued his connection with Ruthin. His writings included commentaries on each of the four Gospels (published between 1801 and 1807) as well as religious works in Welsh.[1]

gollark: Oh, I thought you meant we would only have the moon removed by 2093.
gollark: 2093 is too far away.
gollark: Those who deny it are wilfully ignorant.
gollark: Yes. The Moon MUST be removed.
gollark: NO MORE, I say. NO MORE. We shall destroy it, and prevent it from unleashing its cruel gaze upon us.

References
  1. Jenkins, Robert Thomas (2007). "Jones, Richard (1757?–1814), cleric and writer". Welsh Biography Online. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 2 March 2009.



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