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Henry Jones

Australian businessman

Sir Henry Jones (19 July 1862 – 29 October 1926) was an Australian businessman of significance in the development of Tasmanian industry and trade.2

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Born Jul 19, 1862, died Oct 29, 1926.1

Companies

Career

Occupation: businessperson, industrialist.4

Jones created the brand name IXL (an acronym signifying the words "I excel"). Jones was made foreman in 1885.

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Personal life

  • BornJul 19, 1862, Hobart5
  • CitizenshipAustralia6

Henry Jones, born in Hobart, was the second son of John and Emma Jones. Jones died at Melbourne on 29 October 1926. He was survived by his wife Alice Glover - they had married in 1883 - as well as their three sons and nine daughters.

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Awards

  • Date not recordedKnight Bachelor7

Sources

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