Jackson, Colin (b. 1967): from Cardiff; one of Britain's all-time great hurdlers, winning a Gold at the Stuttgart World Championships in l953, setting a world record for the 110m hurdles in l995, and winning two outdoor world titles.

Jackson, Kenneth Hurlstone (1909-1991): scholar at Edinburgh, Cambridge, and Harvard. His works deal with archaeology, history, languages and literatures of the Celtic world. Celtic Miscellany was published in l95l.

James, Carwyn Rees (1929-1983): from Cefneithin, Carms. regarded as “the prince of coaches,” with Llanelli and the British Lions. A pioneer in modern rugby, he debuted with Llanelli, l949 and was inducted into International Rugby Hall of Fame in l999.

James, Daniel (Gwyrosydd, 1847-1920): poet whose words "Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus" are sung by Welsh men and women all over the world to the tune of Calon Lan.

James, David Emrys (Dewi Emrys, l88l-l952): b. New Quay, Cards, Eisteddfod Crown winner and four-time Chair winner, greatly influenced other poets.

James, Evan (Ieuan ap Iago, l809-78): author of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, (The land of my Fathers) the Welsh national anthem, with the music composed by his son James (l833-l902).

James, Dr. Haydn: from Llanfyllon with a Ph.D. in physics, has earned an outstanding reputation as a musical director, arranger and adjudicator of choral music. Director of the London Welsh Male Voice Choir, and Cor Meibion De Cymru; conducted the British Lions Choir in Australia; guest conductor at many U.S. singing festivals.

James, Sian (b. l932): from Llandysul, author of more than six novels (in English) with Welsh settings.

James, Thomas (1593-1635): Abergavenny-born navigator whose voyage in search of the Northwest passage on the Henrietta Maria in l631 may have inspired Coleridge's “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” With Admiral Thomas Button, he mapped parts of the coast of Hudson Bay, named it New South Wales and the River Severn.

Jarman, Alfred Owen J (l9ll-l998): from Bangor; Professor of Welsh, University College of Wales, Cardiff, expert on Myrddin (Merlin), Geoffrey of Monmouth and Arthuriana, co-editor of A Guide to Welsh Literature (l976, l979) and co-author with his wife Eldra of Y Sipsiwn Cymreig (The Welsh Gypsies, l979).

Jarman, Eldra: (d. 2002): one of Wales's great triple harpists, a direct descendant of the Welsh gypsy patriarch Abram Wood whose family helped preserve much of their adopted country's folk music. Eldra was the great-granddaughter of John Roberts of Newtown, known as Telynor Cymru (the harpist of Wales). Married to A. O. Jarman, she was the acknowledged authority on the history of the Romany in Wales. With her husband, she authored Children of Abram Wood. Her life story is told in the award-winning film Eldra produced by S4C in 2002 shortly after her death.

Jarman, Geraint (b. l950): poet and singer from Denbigh; a well-known Cardiff-based exponent of the reggae style in Welsh with many recordings.

Jarrett, Keith: during the l967-8 season, in his first international rugby match, Jarrett scored l9 points for Wales against England, equaling a record set by J. Bancroft against France 57 years before.

Jeffreys, Judge George (l648-l689): b. Wrexham, educated at Cambridge. Appointed Solicitor General to the Duke of York, Lord Chief Justice and a privy counselor at age 33, and Lord Chancellor in l680. Known as “Hanging Judge” Jeffreys: for his severe treatment of those who had joined the Duke of Monmouth, he died in the Tower of London after James ll had fled.

Jenkins, Clive (1926-1999): from Port Talbot, a respected Union Leader and National Officer of Assoc. of Scientific Workers in l946 (it became M.S.F.U. in l988). He was also President of TUC, working for professional workers.

Jenkins, Dafydd (l9ll): critic and historian, London-born, at Carmarthen as a lawyer he organized the Welsh Language Petition calling for legal recognition of Welsh. Lectured as Aberystwyth, where he retired in l978 as Chair of Legal History and Welsh Law. He wrote many books on Medieval Welsh Law.

Jenkins, David (l843-l9l5): b. Trecastle, Brecon, an influential conductor and composer, studied under Joseph Parry at Aberystwyth, where he became Professor of Music in l9l0, raising the standards of music and choral singing. He edited Y Cerddor, a magazine devoted to Welsh music.

Jenkins, Geraint Huw (b. l946): from Aberystwyth: a senior lecturer in Welsh history with a number of books on historical subjects (and one on football).

Jenkins, Gwilym Meirion (l932-l982): from Gowerton, noted statistician who innovated systems engineering with the Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough, then taught at Imperial College, London and Lancaster University before starting his own consulting company looking at and solving some of the world’s major problems.

Jenkins, John (Ifor Ceri, l770-l829): musicologist and antiquary who helped begin the practice of collecting and publishing Welsh manuscripts and was a member of the first Gorsedd at Carmarthen in l8l9.

Jenkins, John (Gwili, l872-l936): Hendy, Carms; theologian and poet, Professor of New Testament Greeek in the Baptist College and lecturer at Bangor. Contributed to the history of theology in Wales, won the Crown as a member of the Bardd Newydd school of poetry and was Archdruid l932-l936.

Jenkins, John Geraint (b. l929): b. Penbryn, Cards: Keeper of Material Culture in l969 at the Welsh Folk Museum; Curator of the Welsh Industrial and Maritime Museum in l979; has written many books on traditional folk life in Wales.

Jenkins, Joseph (l886-l962): from Pontrhydygroes, Cards. Won the O.M. Edwards Memorial Prize in l947 for his contribution to Welsh literature as an author of children’s books.

Jenkins, Joseph (19th century): farmer who claimed to have left his native Cardiganshire “because of a nagging wife. His exploits as "the Jolly Swagman" of song “Waltzing Matilda” earned him a prominent place among Australia’s most loveable folk heroes.

Jenkins, Karl: the best-selling living composer; creator of the "Jenkins Sound." Formerly principal oboe with the National Youth Orchestra of Wales, he founded jazz group Nucleus; wrote the children's opera Eloise; the Adiemus- Songs of Sanctuary; the Fanfare for Four Trumpets, and Dewi Sant (for the Millenium celebrations).

Jenkins, Katherine (b. l980): from Neath. Following her scholaship to the Royal College of Music, London, and a few years spent teaching singing in to school children, she is the fastest selling female opera singer in the world since Maria Callas with an exciting future awaiting.

Jenkins, Leoline (l625-85): from Llantristant, Glam; a Principal of Jesus College; elected M.P. for Hythe in l67l; a generous benefactor to Jesus College, where he endowed the library and scholarships for Cowbridge School.

Jenkins, Neil (b. 1971): "the Ginger Monster," the highest points scorer in the history of international rugby union reaching 925 points. Jenkins matched Ieuan Evans by getting his 92nd Welsh cap. On March l8, 2001, he reached 1000 international points, helping Wales defeat France at Stade de France.

Jenkins, Nigel (b. l949): poet from Gower, former journalist, shared Welsh Arts Council’s first Young Poets’ Prize; helped create the Welsh Union of Writers, of which he was the first Secretary.

Jenkins, Rachel: pioneer Welsh woman whose suggestion to build an irrigation canal from the Camwy to the Chubut Valley helped saved the Welsh colony in Patagonia in its early days.

Jenkins, Rae: (in the l940’s and 50’s, regarded as the best conductor of light music in Britain, he became household name on the radio show ITMA with Tommy Handley’s catch phrase “Play, Rae.”

Jenkins, Robert Thomas (l88l-l969): Liverpool born, brought up at Bala, taught at Llandysul, Brecon and Cardiff, Professor of Welsh History at University College, Bangor and regular contributor to Y Llenor; published short stories for the general reader in Welsh and an historical novel. Helped edit and write the Dictionary of Welsh Biography (l953).

Jenkings, Roy (1920-2003): from the mining valleys of Gwent, rose to become Home Secretary in the Wilson Government, Lord Chancellor, and president of the European Commission in l976. As Home Secretary, he legalized abortion and homosexuality, made divorce easier, and abolished the long-standing theatre censorship. Lord Jenkings of Millhead was one of the “Gang of Four” who broke with Labour to form the Social Democrats (SDP) in l98l, thus making it possible for Tory Party leader Maggie Thatcher to become Prime Minister. During W.W.11, as captain in the Royal Artillery and a codebreaker, Jenkins helped crack the secrets of the Nazi Enigma machine. In l975, he led the successful referendum campaign to keep Britain in Europe. He also wrote highly acclaimed biographies of Winston Churchill and Gladstone.

John ap John (l625-97): from Trevor, near Ruabon, Denbs, he was the first Quaker evangelist in Wales.

John, Augustus (1878-l961): b. Tenby; painter, and print-maker, famous for his portraits (including those of James Joyce, G. B. Shaw and Dylan Thomas); served in W.W.I as an official war artist with the Canadian Army. John traveled over the British countryside learning Gypsy customs and language.

John, Barry (King John, b. l945): an all-time great of Welsh rugby. With the British Lions in New Zealand in l97l, he scored 30 points but retired from rugby at age 27 to the disappointment of thousands of his fans.

John, Edward Thomas (l857-l93l): from Pontypridd; M.P. for East Denbighshire (l9l0-l9l8): a keen advocate of Home Rule, he was President of the Union of Welsh Societies and of the Peace Society from l924-l927.

John, Gwen (1876-1939): b. Haverfordwest, sister of Augustus John; she was a great painter who refused to exhibit but who won fame after her death. She was the model for Rodin’s The Muse.

Johnes, Arthur James (l809-7l): from Garthmyl, Mont., a lawyer active on behalf of Welsh culture, promoted the Cambrian Quarterly Magazine (l830-33), translated Dafydd ap Gwilym. Awarded Royal Medal by London Cambrian Institution in l83l for his essay on the dissent in the Church in Wales.

Johnes, Thomas (1748-1816): agriculturalist whose spacious mansion and grounds at Hafod, Cards, a mecca for artists, writers and agriculturalists, are described in Peacocks in Paradise, l950. (Hafod was demolished in l962).

Johns, Glynis (b. 1923): husky-voiced star of stage and screen; debuted in London at age of twelve; she received a Tony for A Little Night Music on Broadway in l975. Starred in many Hollywood movies.

Johns, Mervyn (1899-1992): Pembroke-born star of British films beginning in l934, father of Glynis.

John, William Goscombe: (l860-l952): Cardiff-born sculptor who studied under William Burgess, then Rodin; noted for his equestrian statues of prominent British statesmen and military leaders.

Johnny Onions (Sioni Nionod, or Sioni Wynwns): Breton onion sellers in the South Wales Valleys until the l950’s. Their dialect was similar to Welsh.

Jones, Aled (b. l971): singer began with the Bangor Cathedral choir, going on to make l4 recordings, several of which won Silver, Gold and Platinum. Aled trained at the Royal Academy of Music and has performed worldwide. In l985 he sang with the Los Angeles Philharmonic in front of Queen Elizabeth with Joan Sutherland and Leonard Bernstein. He has retained his popularity with Songs of Praise on B.B.C. television.

Jones, Allan (1907-1992): born in Scranton, Pa., of Welsh parents; one of U.S.A.'s top singers in musicals and movies l930-50’s's after a short career following his Cwmbach born father into the mines. He sang his famous "Donkey Serenade" in the movie Firefly.

Jones, Dr. Alun Denny Wynn (b. 1937): b. Amman Valley, a Senior Research Fellow with Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. in California (1964-6): joined MacMillen & Co., publishers (1999); he was an adviser to British Steel, British Library Council, the National Library of Wales, and governor of U.C.W., Aberystwyth.

Jones, the Rev. Alwyn Rice (b. 1934): b. Capel Curig, Vicar of Porthmadog, Dean at Brecon Cathedral, and finally Archbishop of Wales, 1991-99.

Jones, Aneurin (Aneurin Fardd, l822-l904): from Bedwas, Gwent, came to the US in l864 to become superintendent of the New York and Brooklyn Public Parks. He was well-known as an eisteddfod adjudicator and master of the Welsh classical poetry metres. Aneurin Bevan was named after this gifted poet.

Jones, Arthur Llywellyn (Arthur Machen, l863-l947): b. Caerleon, prose writer and translator of French; wrote many tales of the supernatural; began a new career as an actor in l901. In his book, The Bowmen, he created the enduring legend of the ghostly medieval archers led by “the angel of Mons” to fight alongside British soldiers in the trenches of W.W.1.

Jones (Stephen), Barry (b. 1937): Labour M.P. for Delyn and Deeside, Flintshire (1983-2002); Chief Opposition Spokesman on Wales, 1983-87; 1988-92. Labour Shadow Cabinet 1983-87, 1988-92: member Court of Governors, University of Wales and the National Library of Wales.

Jones, Bedwyr, Lewis (1933-1992): b. Wrexham, educated Bangor and Oxford, distinguished, influential professor of Welsh at Bangor, editor of Yr Arloeswr (the Pioneer, l957-60): essayist in Writers of Wales series (l972).

Jones, Bobi (Robert Maynard (b. 1929): Cardiff-born ex-professor of Welsh at Aberystwyth, and prolific writer and critic. He taught himself Welsh; won Welsh Arts Council's Book of the Year Award for Ysbryd y Cwlwm (1999). Committed to the Welsh language, he has written many books for learners and children.

Jones, Rev Calvert Richard (1802-1877): a Swansea pioneer in early photography who created the first known photograph in Wales (of Margam Castle, taken 9 March, l85l).

Jones, Captain Dan (d. 1861): the father of Welsh Mormonism who converted many at Merthyr Tydfil in 1843, leading them to the Promised Land in Utah.

Jones, Carol (b. 1968): from Maesteg, she emigrated to Australia in 1955 to star in television to win Most Popular Actress awards, later becoming a successful internationally known pop singer.

Jones, Catherine Zeta (b. 1969): b. Treboaeth, Swansea, started singing at an early age, starring in musicals before moving to television to star in The Darling Buds of May. She became a Hollywood star in Mask of Zorro and other movies including Chicago. She is married to actor Michael Douglas. Her name Zeta comes from a grandmother who was named after a ship that used to come into Swansea harbor.

Jones, Cliff (b. l935): from Swansea, where he partnered Ivor Allchurch, he went to Tottenham Hotspur to help win the Double in l96l. One of the all-time great wingers in professional soccer, he played 50 times for Wales.

Jones, Clive William (b.1949): from Newbridge, chief executive at Carlton T.V. since 1996: former TV Controller: News, Current Affairs and Sport.

Jones, Dafydd (1711-77): from Caeo, Carmarthen: hymn writer and translator of many hymns and psalms of Isaac Watts into Welsh.

Jones, David (1895-1974): born in England to a Holywell family; served with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers; established a reputation as a painter and engraver and a scholar-poet deeply concerned with modern man’s loss of spiritual identity.

Jones, David Bevan (1807-1863): from Llandysul, converted to Mormonism helping the movement grow rapidly in Wales. In l862 he took 900 converts with him to Zion (Utah) sailing from Liverpool on the William Tapscott.

Jones, David James (Gwenallt, 1899-1968): from Alltwen, Swansea Valley; poet, critic and scholar, deeply influenced by the nationalistic traditions of Wales’ heartland and the countryside in contrast to the industrial landscape; won the Chair in l926; published five volumes of poetry beginning in l939.

Jones, David Lewis (b.1945): from Aberaeron, has served as Librarian at the House of Lords since 1991: former librarian at U.C.W. Aberystwyth; member of the Gorsedd; his works concern the Soviet Union, Paraguay, the House of Lords, and The Glorious Revolution.

Jones, Delme Bryn (1935-2001): Brynamman baritone with many leading opera companies. Regarded as too cherubic looking for villainous parts, he had an illustrious career, finding the money to pay for his music lessons by working on a coal tip. His career coincided with those of Tito Gobbi and Geraint Evans, but he was their match in lyrical expertise.

Jones, Derek William (b.1952): director, Economic Affairs at the Welsh Assembly, former Head of Japan Desk and Overseas Trade Policy 1987-89 and held various positions with the Welsh Office.

Jones, Dillwyn Owen (1923-84): from Neath, called “Jones the Jazz,” he was regarded as one of world’s great jazz pianists, playing mainly in the U.S.

Jones, Edward (Bardd y Brenin, 1752-1824): harpist to the Prince of Wales, he helped revive the ancient eisteddfod to counteract the decline of minstrelsy and harpists in Wales, with the first meeting held at Corwen in l788. His major work was The Musical and Poetical Relicks of the Welsh Bards (l784).

Jones, Edward Morus (b. l944): from Llandegfgan, Sir Fón, where he was headmaster for l8 years; former pop singer with Dafydd Iwan; peace campaigner active with Christian Aid Society; recently retired Chairman of Undeb Cymru a’r Byd (Wales and the World) and tireless worker for Urdd Gobaith Cymru.

Jones, Elias H. (l883-l942): b. Aberystwyth, lawyer who worked in Burma before serving with the Indian Army in W.W.l; wrote The Road to En-dor (l920) about his escape from a Turkish prison camp. He edited The Welsh Outlook from l927-l933.

Jones, Elin (b. 1966): agricultural economist; singer with Cwlwm; member of Plaid Cymru; has served the Development Board for Rural Wales and the Welsh Development Agency; in l997 became the youngest-ever Mayor of Aberystwyth.

Jones, Elinor: a native of the Swansea Valley. A veteran of broadcasting in the Welsh language, she appeared in Heno, Hawlio, and other popular programs.

Jones, Elizabeth Mary (Moelona, l878-l953): from Rhydlewis, Cards. A teacher and author of more than thirty books for children and adults: a champion of women’s rights in her later novels.

Jones, Ellis J. (b. l924): N.W.A.F. Heritage Award winner from Minnesota, Dr. Jones retired as Executive Director of W.N.G.G.A. in 2003 and more than 40 years of service to Welsh Americans.

Jones, Elwyn (l923-82): from Cwmaman, Glam. Joined BBC Television in l957, working on documentaries and plays, creating the character of Inspector Barlow, and publishing a number of books.

Jones, Emma (b. l975): from Mold, former editor of “Smash Hits” magazine, worked on The Mail on Sunday and The Sun, for whom she was the youngest columnist. Twice nominated for the UK press Gazetteer Young Journalist of the Year award.

Jones, Emyr (b. l9l4): from Waunfawr, quarryman and teacher who wrote of John Evans’ search for the Welsh Indians in his prize-winning novel of l969.

Jones, Ernest Alfred (1897-1958): b. Llwchwr, near Swansea; an all-time "great" in the field of psychoanalysis, he helped Carl Jung set up the world’s first psychoanalytic congress in l908. In l911 he established the American Psychoanalytic Association, winning general acceptance for psychoanalysis. In l9l3 he founded the British Psychoanalytical Society and launched the prestigious International Journal of Psychoanalysis in l920. A member of Plaid Cymru, he is the author of the 3-volume Life of Freud (l953-57).

Jones, Eurfron Gwynn (b.1934); from Aberdare Girls’ Grammar to Director of Education, BBC (1992-94); distinguished as a writer and broadcaster.

Jones, Evan (Ieuan Gwynedd, l820-l852): born near Dolgellau; a minister and outstanding champion of the Welsh language against the govermment reports on the state of the Welsh language: Brad y Llyfrau Gleision (Treachery of the Blue Books). In addition to editing many quarterly magazines, he also edited Y Gymraes, the first Welsh language paper for women.

Jones, Evan David (l903-l993): b. Llangeitho, Cards. Scholar, Head of Department of Manuscripts in l938 and Librarian at National Library of Wales, an authority on poet Lewys Glyn Cothi and editor of the Journal of the Merionethshire Historical Society.

Jones, Sir Ewart (1911-2002): from Wrexham, professor at Oxford, Manchester, Illinois and Wisconsin, won awards from Royal Institute of Chemistry and American Chemical Society.

Jones, Gareth Vaughan (l905-l935): b. Barry; prolific correspondent in Welsh and English, a journalist with the Western Mail who detailed the starvation of the Russian peasants by Stalin in the l930’s but unjustly denounced by Walter Duranty of the New York Times and Eugene Lyons of the United Press. Jones was right; a former aide to Lloyd George. He had audiences with Adolf Hitler, Herbert Hoover, William Randolph Hearst and Frank Lloyd Wright. On a world tour, he may have been murdered in Inner Mongolia by bandits.

Jones, Gareth (b.1936): b. Cardiff, Professor of Anesthesia at Cambridge (1990-99): leading author of books on anesthesia and pulmonary mechanisms.

Jones, Gareth “Gaz Top,” (b. l96l): from St. Asaph, television presenter and actor, former punk rocker and mainstay of BBC afternoon science television.

Jones, Geraint (b. 1977): born in Papua to Welsh parents. Learned cricket in Austalia, plays for England as wicket keeper.

Jones, Geraint Stanley (b.1936): b. Pontypridd, Head of Programs, BBC Wales (1974-81), Director of Public Affairs (1986-87).

Jones, Glyn (l905-l995): b. Merthyr; short-story writer and poet, pioneer of a generation of Anglo-Welsh writers; his The Dragon has Two Tongues (l968), is a critical appreciation of other Anglo-Welsh writers.

Jones, Glynne (l927-2000): b. Merthyr Tydfil, Fellow of the Welsh College of Music and Drama, conductor of Pendyrus Choir, music advisor to County of Gwent (l965-l990), adjudicator, lecturer, radio and popular Welsh television broadcaster.

Jones, Griffith (l683-l761): Curate at Laugharne, where he helped found S.P.C.K. School, moved to Llanddowror, preaching and converting. In l73l he began the circulating schools movement to help make Wales one of the most literate countries in Europe.

Jones, Gwenfyl (d. 2004): from Llanelli, former president of the Vancouver Welsh Society and supporter of Welsh activities in North America, a former president of the W.N.G.G.A., a member of the Gorsedd.

Jones, Gwilym Richard (l903-l993): b. Talysarn, Caerns; poet and journalist, worked on a number of North Wales newspapers, then editor of Baner ac Amserau Cymru (l939-l977); an accomplished poet, Crown and Prose winner, novelist and short story writer.

Jones, Gwyn (l907-1974): Blackwood, Monmouthshire, internationally known critic, short-story writer and novelist, translator of Icelandic sagas and author of short stories about the Valleys, historical novels and essays. In l939, he founded The Welsh Review, and co-edited a new translation of the Mabinogion.

Jones, Gwyn Erfel (b. l924): born in Llanerfel, Montgomeryshire; poet and editor, winner of many international prizes for his TV documentaries.

Jones, Gwyn Owain (1917-l992): from Port Talbot, with a career in physics, including U.K. Atomic Energy Project 1942-46; Professor at Queen Mary College 1953-56: member of Academi Gymreig; the Gorsedd; and a Director of National Museum of Wales, l968-77.

Jones, Dame Gwyneth (b. l937): from Pontnewydd, internationally known operatic soprano, starred at Covent Garden for many years, praised for her Turandot and Trovatore, also for Brunnhilde at Bayreuth.

Jones, Sir Henry (l852-l922): influential author and philosopher, whose autobiography Old Memories (l923) describes his work on educational reform that brought about the Intermediate Education Act of l889.

Jones, Hugh Robert (l894-l930): quarry worker at Deiniolen who founded Byddin Ymreolaeth Cymru, the nucleus of Plaid Cymru, serving as its first secretary until his early death from tuberculosis.

Jones, Humphrey (Bryfdir, l867-l947): from Cwm Croesor, Merioneth; winner of sixty-four chairs and eight crowns at eisteddfodau.

Jones, Humphrey Owen (l872-l9l2): from Ebbw Vale, pioneering research chemist who discovered carbon monosulphide, worked in the analysis of nickel and metal carbonyls, and did early reseach in crystals. He and his wfe were killed climbing in the Alps.

Jones, Humphrey R. (l832-l895): “the Revivalist,” from Llangynfelyn, Cardiganshire; moved to Tre’r Ddol, near Aberystwyth; returned to Wales from Wisconsin to start the great Welsh Revival of l858-l860.

Jones, Huw (b.1948): went from Cardiff High to Jesus College, Oxford; Chief Executive of S4C; co-director of Sain Records with Dafydd Iwan.

Jones, Idwal (l895-l937): from Lampeter, playwright and humorist, author of light verse, poems and stories and a member of the musical group Adar Tregaron and a script writer for radio.

Jones, Ieuan Gwynedd (b. l920): emeritus professor at University of Wales; influential author of many books on social conditions and religion in Wales, especially during the Victorian era. A pioneer in Welsh social and political history, named ”The most important historian of modern Wales” (Planet).

Jones, Inigo (l573-l652): the great architect of the early Stuarts; born in England to a Welsh family. According to Thomas Pennant, he designed Gwydir Chapel and the graceful bridge over the Conwy at Llanrwst.

Jones, J. E. (1905-1970): from Corwen, the first secretary of the Bangor College branch of Plaid, later secretary of the London branch, then of Plaid itself, building a party from scratch. He organized campaigns, and established the Welsh Listeners’ Society to protest English-only television broadcasting.

Jones, Jack (l884-l970): Anglo-Welsh writer born in Merthyr, son of a coal miner, he was wounded in WWl after which he joined the Communist Party, then joined Labour, the Liberals, and Oswald Mosley’s New Party. His Rhondda Roundabout (l934), about life in a Welsh industrial valley, was followed by the biography of Dr. Joseph Parry: Off to Philadelphia in the Morning (l947) and many others, mainly about working-class life in the South Wales industrial valleys.

Jones, Jenkin (b. l623): Puritan preacher from Llanddeti, Brecons. Leading his own troop, he fought for Parliament, was imprisoned at the Restoration.

Jones, Joey (b. l955): from Bangor, Welsh international footballer with careers at Liverpool where he helped win two European Cups, two League Championships and Wales defeat England. As a youth he played for the Llandudno Swifts along with Neville Southall.

Jones, John (Shoni Sgubor Fawr, Johnny Big Barn, 1811-1858): of immense strength, he helped demolish the tollgates at Pontyberem in the Rebecca Riots, but sadly betrayed many of his companions. For shooting a man in a tavern he was transported to Van Diemen’s Land in l8l43 but later pardoned.

Jones, John (or Griffith, l559-98): born Clynnog, Caerns. A Franciscan friar executed in London and canonized in l970 as one of the “Forty Martyrs.”

Jones, John (l597-l660): from Ardudwy, Mer. Fought for Parliament: M.P. for Merionethshire; Commissioner for the Propagation of the Gospel in Wales (l650): Commissioner for Ireland (l650) and North Wales (l655): a signer of the death warrant for Charles lst, he was executed as a regicide at the Restoration.

Jones, John (Ioan Tegid, l792-l852): from Bala, a poet and orthographer, chaplain at Jesus College, Oxford, he helped translate the notorious Report of the Commission on Education in Wales of l847.

Jones, John (Jones Y Seerdydwr) (1918-1898): from Bangor, Jones “the astronomer” constructed his own telescope to examine Mars. He taught himself Greek and Hebrew.

Jones, John Ackerman (b. l934): from Maesteg, a poet and critic whose study of Dylan Thomas (l964) did much to establish the poet’s standing.

Jones, John Gwilym (1904-l988): from Groeslon, Caernarfon, he was recognized as one of the greatest Welsh dramatists of the 20th century and a distinguished literary critic. He produced radio plays with the BBC in Bangor from l949-53. His masterpiece is Ac Eto Nid Myfi (l976).

Jones, John Morgan (l8l8-l912): from Glandulais Isaf, near Llanidloes, came to U.S. in l832, became a successful broker in New York City and began publishing Y Drych in l85l as owner-editor.

Jones, Sir John Morris (l884-l929): his many books include An Elementary Welsh Grammar, l92l and Welsh Grammar Historical and Comparative, l9l3.

Jones, John Puleston (l862-l925): born in Dyffryn Clwyd: blinded at l8 months, educated at Universities of Glasgow and Oxford, essayist and developer of a Braille system for Welsh.

Jones, John Richard (l765-l822): from Llanuwchllyn, he left the Baptists in l798 to form a new connexion known as the Scotch Baptists, permanently impairing the cause of the Baptist Church in North Wales.

Jones, John Robert (1911-70): b. Pwllheli, philosopher who greatly influenced Plaid Cymru: the Party of Wales; and Cymdeithas Yr Iaith Cymraeg.

Jones, John Tudor (John Eilian, 1904-85): poet and journalist from Anglesey, editor of Y Cymro, won both Chair and Crown at the National Eisteddfod.

Jones, Jonathan (b. 1948): advocate for Wales: became Chief Executive of the Wales Tourist Board in l999 after directing the British Tourist Authority Office in the Netherlands, Regional Liaison Manager in London, and Senior Marketing Director in Wales.

Jones, Dr. Keith Howard (b.1937): Cardiff born, Chief Executive at Dept of Health; formerly adjunct Prof. of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson Medical School, Philadelphia, and Prof. of Pharmacology, University of London.

Jones, Lewis (l836-l904): from Caernarfon, he encouraged emigration to Patagoni; Trelew is named after him. As Governor of Wladfa, upholding Welsh interests, he was imprisoned by the Argentine government. He founded two newspapers and wrote the history of the settlement, Y Wladfa Gymreig (l898).

Jones, Lewis (l897-l939): b. Rhondda; Marxist political activist involved in hunger marches, strikes, and demonstrations of the l930's, author of Cwmardy (l937) and We Live (l939); died speaking in favor of Spanish Republicans.

Jones, Mai (Gladys Mary, l899-l960): musician, broadcaster, and writer of the radio program Welsh Rarebit during WW II up to the early l950's. She wrote the music for "We’ll Keep a Welcome," almost a second Welsh National Anthem.

Jones, Mary (l784-l872): as a 16-year old, walked barefoot from Llanfihangel to Bala to buy a Welsh Bible from Thomas Charles. Her 25-mile walk inspired Charles and others to found the British and Foreign Bible Society (l8l4).

Jones, Mervyn Thomas (b. 1942): from Swansea, Governor of Turks and Caicos Islands following a distinguished career with H.M. Diplomatic Service.

Jones, Michael Daniel (l822-98): tireless patriot for Wales, he founded the Brython Association in Cincinnati in l847 to help Welsh immigrants. Principal of the Independent College, Bangor, he formulated plans to establish Wladfa, Patagonia. He is regarded as one of the founders of the modern Welsh nation.

Jones, Owen (l809-l874): influential interior designer and architect, the son of a prosperous Welsh furrier, Owen’s painting tour of the Middle East led to the publication of Plans, Elevations, Sections and Details of the Alhambra in l842. He was appointed Superintendent of works for the Great Exhibition of l85l; published (with Matthew Wyatt, the monumental Grammar of Ornament in l856; won gold medals for his interior designs at International Exhibitions of Paris, l867 and Vienna, l873.

Jones Owen (Owain Myfyr), l74l-l8l4): from Llangfihangel, Denbs. Earned a fortune in London, where he founded and supported the Gwyneddigion Society in l770 and paid for the works of Dafydd ap Gwilym and parts of the Mabinogion to be published.

Jones, Owen Glynne (1867-99): he popularized rock climbing in his Rock-Climbing in the English Lake District (l897) and provided written materials for Adams' Rock-Climbing in North Wales (l906).

Jones, Owen Thomas (1878-1977): from Newcastle Emlyn, member of Geological Survey of Britain in 1903: twice President of the Geological Society, he played a major role in mapping the western part of south Wales coal field and Plynlimon. Writing in Welsh and English, he was first Chair of Geology at Aberystwyth in l9l0; then Chair at Manchester.

Jones, Patrick (b. 1966): b. Blackwood, Gwent; poet, writer, and dramatists bringing new audiences to Welsh theatre where his works reflect economic, social and political changes.

Jones, Paul Carey (b. l974): b. Cardiff; after studying at the Welsh School of Music and Drama, taught at Ysgol Glantaff before becoming a full-time singer; won the W. Towyn Roberts Scholarship at the National Eisteddfod, and has worked with some of the world’s leading conductors in concerts and opera.

Jones, Peter (Pedr Fardd, l775-l845): from Garn Dolbenmaen, Caerns, he was one of the last great hymn-writers of the Methodist revival.

Jones, Philip (l6l8-74): b. near Swansea; Puritan soldier and administrator, friend of Cromwell; Governor of Swansea in l645 and virtually the whole of South Wales.

Jones, Rhiannon Davies (b. l921): b. Llanbedr, Mer.; major historical novelist, whose work includes Llys Aberffraw (the Court at Aberffraw), Dyddiadur Mari Gwyn (Diary of Mary Gwyn), and Fy Hen Lyfr Cownt (My Old Account Book) about Ann Griffiths, for which she won the prose Medal.

Jones, Rhydderch (b. l935): from Aberllefenni, Mer., former teacher who joined BBC Wales in l965 and became a producer of Light Entertainment in l973 with many Welsh plays and comedy series. His Cofiant Ryan (l979) remembers coeidan and actor Ryan Davies.

Jones, Richard (b. l926): from Rhydyfelin, Carms, former journalist with the South Wales Echo; appointed to a lectureship at University of Virginia in l973: has published four novels.

Jones, Richard Lewis (Dic Jones, b. l934): from Tre’r-ddol, Cards, a distinguished poet and master of the awdl; five time Chair winner and publisher of volumes of his poetry.

Jones, Richard Robert (see Dic Aberdaron).

Jones, Robert (l560-l6l5): from Chirk, a member of the Society of Jesus who was unsuccessful in bringing the Counter-Reformation to Wales.

Jones, Robert Ambrose (Emrys ap Iwan l85l-l906): influential writer on religion and politics. Concerned with English immigration and loss of the Welsh language, he preached uncompromising nationalism and Home-rule in a federal system, coining the word ymreolaeth for self-government.

Jones, Dr. Robert Brinley (b.1929): President, National Library of Wales, Director, Univ. of Wales Press, 1969-76; Member of Welsh Arts Council, British Council; prolific writer of biographies of influential Welshmen including those of William Williams and William Salesbury.

Jones, Robert Gerallt (b. l934): holder of many important posts in education in and out of Wales, prolific writer of radio and television programs; literary critic; author of five novels and poetry in both English and Welsh.

Jones, Robert Isaac (Alltud Eifion, l8l5-l903): poet and editor who published the literary and antiquarian journal, Y Brython from l858 to l863.

Jones, Robert Maynard (Bobi Jones b. 1929): professor of Language and Literature at Univ. of Wales 1960-89: prolific author, taught at Trinity College, Carmarthen; and Professor of Welsh at Aberystwyth: a member of Yr Academi Gymreig. Has written many books for children and for Welsh learners.

Jones, Robert Trent, Sr. (1906-2000): born in England to Welsh parents; came to the U.S. at age six. A designer of over 400 courses 29 countries, the first architect inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Jones, Robert Tudor (b. l92l): prolific writer on religion and politics and fervent patriot.

Jones, Rowland (l722-74): philologist; his The Origin of Languages and Nations purported to show that words were derived from monosyllabic roots and that the primeval language was Celtic.

Jones, Rowland (Rolant o Fon. l909-l962): b. Anglesey an accomplished poet, a master of cynghanedd and two-time Chair winner.

Jones, Sally Roberts (b. l935): librarian, poet and publisher, co-founded Alun Books in l977 and owner of Barn Owl Press.

Jones, Simon (b. l978): b. Morriston, Swansea, bowler with cricket teams Glamorgan and England. Simon debuted against India in 2002.

Jones, Stephen: (b. 1944): b. Wirral of Welsh parents, Professor at University College, London; internationally known expert on genes and genetics.

Jones, Steve (b. 1955): winner of the London Marathon in record time in 1985; he was the first Briton to win the New York Marathon (1988).

Jones, Professor Steven (b. l944): from Aberystwyth, author and scientist of international renown. Pofessor of Genetics at University College, London, he has written several books including The Language of the Genes that won the Rhône-Poulenc prize for the best science book of 1994, and In the Blood, which was shortlisted for the 1997 Rhône-Poulenc prize. In his 1999 book, Almost Like a Whale Steve Jones has taken Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species and updated it for the 21st Century. In 1996, the Royal Society presented Steve Jones with the Michael Faraday Award, given annually to the scientist who has done the most to further the public understanding of science. As a professor of genetics, author, presenter of the Reith Lectures (1991), television presenter and newspaper columnist, Professor Jones deals with some of the most important issues in genetics today.

Jones, Terry (b. 1942): from Colwyn Bay, film and TV producer and former wacky member of the Monty Python group, he co-wrote and directed The Life of Brian and has written many children’s books.

Jones, Thomas (l648-l7l3): bookseller and writer of Welsh almanacs in London, and in Shrewsbury, where he was known as Thomas Jones the Stargazer.

Jones, Thomas (Pencerrig, l742-l803): from Trefonnen, nr. Llandrindod, he studied under Richard Wilson to become internationally known for his landscapes. He popularized the myth of the Wild Welsh Bard in many of his paintings, including the famous illustration to Thomas Gray’s “The Bard.”

Jones, Thomas (l756-l820): b. Caerwys; Calvinistic Methodist preacher, author, friend of Thomas Charles. His press at Rhuthin was later sold to Thomas Gee.

Jones, Thomas (l870-l955): b. Rhymney, he was Secretary, National Health Insurance Commissioners l9l2. As Deputy-Secretary of David Lloyd George's Cabinet in l9l6, he helped negotiate the Anglo-Irish Treaty of l92l, but was staunchly anti-Nationalist in Wales. He helped found and was President of Coleg Harlech and the Arts Council of Great Britain.

Jones, Thomas (1910-72): professor at Aberystwyth, translator of Geraldus Cambrensis and early Irish and Breton. With Gwyn Jones, he published the authoritative version of the Mabinogion in l948.

Jones, Thomas Artemus (l87l-l943): b. Denbigh, a journalist and judge who won an important libel case in l908, following which publishers could not in future use living persons and characters in novels. His tireless work to have the Welsh language used in courts of law led to the Welsh Courts Act of l942.

Jones, Thomas Gwynn (187l-1949): poet, scholar, dramatist and journalist, known for his poetry on Celtic themes and legends, including Ymadawiad Arthur (the departure of Arthur), and Tir n-Og (Land of Youth), a lyrical play. He also translated Goethe's Faust into Welsh as well as a selection of Greek poems and Latin epigrams.

Jones, Thomas Henry (l92l-65): contributed to many literary journals, moved to Australia where his writing evoked his hiraeth for Wales. After his accidental death by drowning, a collection of his work is Collected Poems (1977).

Jones, Thomas Llewelyn (b. l9l5): Associated with the Cilie Poetic Circle; he wrote over 50 books in Welsh, including detective stories and children's literature.

Jones, Tom (Tom the Voice, b. l940): stage name for Thomas Woodward popular Pontypridd singer who went from working men's clubs in Wales to Las Vegas theatres and television performances, often returning to Wales in concert. In l965, “It's not Unusual” made him a star. His hits include "Delilah" and "The Green, Green Grass of Home.” He is a director of the World Foundation that raises money for women and children in Vancouver, Canada.

Jones, Tommy George (l9l8-2004): B. Connah’s Quay, Flints, an international footballer with Everton and Wales. Known as “the prince of half backs.”

Jones, Tom Parri (l905-80): Chair and Crown-winner, poet and short-story writer of Anglesey life.

Jones, Tristan (b. l924): born at sea to Welsh-speaking parents; torpedoed three times with the Royal Navy in World War 11, sailed single-handed in his tiny yacht across the Atlantic, on Lake Titicaca, down Europe's rivers, and in the Arctic, all of which are related in more than l5 books.

Jones, Tudor Bowden (b. 1934): from Ystradgynlais, distinguished contemporary physicist, Professor of Ionospheric Physics (1980-98) at the University of Leicester, a guest research scientist at many leading U.S. government establishments, including the National Oceanics and the Atmospheric Administration Laboratory, Boulder, Colorado.

Jones, William (1675-1749): b. Anglesey, he is credited with being first to use the l6th letter of the Greek alphabet Pi to represent the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle.

Jones, William (l726-95): from Llandgadan, Tannat Valley; self -educated, poet, musician, astronomer and healer who did nore than any one else to focus Welsh minds on the idea af a Gwladfa, a National Home for the Welsh in the New World.

Jones, William John (b. l928): from Ystradmeurig, Cards, lecturer, Welsh Dept. Head at Cardiff College of Education; a prolific writer of children’s books.

Jones, William, Sir (1746-94): London Welsh scholar whose service with the East India Company led him to discover that Welsh had similar roots to Sanskrit, thus leading to theories about an Indo-European language group. He gave status to the Welsh language. He helped publicize the legend that the Mandans were descended from explorers led by Prince Madog.

Jones, William Samuel (b. l920): b. Llanystumdwy, Caerns; short-story writer and playwright, with many scripts for radio and television and publishing many plays in Welsh, mostly humorous.

Jones-Davies, Henry (b. l949): from Caerfyrddin, the editor and publisher of Cambria, the National Magazine for Wales, which he founded in l997and a leading member of the “yes” campaign for the Welsh Assembly. A journalist and writer who appears regularly on Welsh and UK TV and radio and Chairman of the Welsh Heritage Campaign; co-founder of World Wide Welsh Award.

Jones-Evans, Dylan: b. Pwllheli, Director of Enterpreneurship at the Northeast Wales Institute of Higher Education in Wrexham, helping develop world-class small firms and linkages between academia and industry; author of Enterprise and Small Business (Financial Times).

Jones-Griffiths, Philip (b. l936): from Rhuddlan, Flintshire, a teacher at State University New York, and internationally known award winning sculptor.

Jones-Parry, Dr. Emyr (b. 1947): from Gwendraeth Grammar to Univ. College, Cardiff, then to H.M. Diplomatic Service; holding many important overseas posts before becoming Political Director of Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1996 and NATO permanent representative of the U.K.

Josephson, Brian David (b. 1940): from Cardiff, Physics professor with dozens of medals and prizes from prestigious institutions, including the Nobel Prize for Physics, 1973. Has taught at Cambridge, Illinois, and Cornell Universities. He discovered “the Josephson Effect,” dealing with the flow of electrical currents