How to Pronounce William Jones (Welsh radical)
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Jun 01, 1726 Llangadfan, Wales, United Kingdom Died on 20 Aug 1795 (aged 69)
Welsh antiquary, poet, scholar and radical
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About William Jones Welsh Radical
- William Jones (christened 18 June 1726 – 20 August 1795) was a Welsh antiquary, poet, scholar and radical.
- Jones was an ardent supporter of both the American and French Revolutions – his strong support of the Jacobin cause earned him the nickname "the rural Voltaire" or "Welsh Voltaire".
- Despite his support for foreign revolutionary causes, he never advocated an uprising within his own country, instead campaigning to encourage his countrymen to emigrate to the United States.
- Jones held strong anti-English feelings, which led to one contemporary to describe him as "the hottest arsed" Welshman he had ever known.
