David James Jones
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David James Jones was a Welsh
philosopher and academic. He should not be confused with David James Jones (Gwenallt)
, a contemporary writer.
He was born in Pontarddulais
and went to school in Gowerton
. He studied at Cardiff University
and Emmanuel College, Cambridge
. In 1915 he was ordained as a Presbyterian minister, and served as a chaplain on the Western Front in World War I
.
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
philosopher and academic. He should not be confused with David James Jones (Gwenallt)
D. Gwenallt Jones
Gwenallt , poet, critic, and scholar, was one of the most important figures of 20th-century Welsh-language literature.-Early life:...
, a contemporary writer.
He was born in Pontarddulais
Pontarddulais
Pontarddulais is a community and town in the City and County of Swansea, Wales. It is situated north west of Swansea city centre. It falls within the Pontarddulais ward.-Overview:...
and went to school in Gowerton
Gowerton
The village of Gowerton is situated about 4 miles north west of Swansea city centre, Wales. Gowerton is often known as the gateway to Gower. Gowerton's original name was Ffosfelin...
. He studied at Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff University is a leading research university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based...
and Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.The college was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay on the site of a Dominican friary...
. In 1915 he was ordained as a Presbyterian minister, and served as a chaplain on the Western Front in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
.