William Jones (haberdasher)

William Jones
Born1545–1550?
DiedJanuary 1615
Occupationhaberdasher
Known forfounding schools in Wales

William Jones (c.1545/1550 – January 1615) was a London haberdasher, born in Newland, Gloucestershire, England. He is remembered for his bequests, which led to the establishment of schools in Monmouth and Pontypool, almshouses at Newland, and the so-called "Golden Lectureship" in London.