Henry Jones (lawyer) facts for kids

Henry Jones (who passed away in 1592) was an important person from Wales. He was known as a skilled lawyer and also served as a clergyman, which means he held a position in the church.

Who Was Henry Jones?

Henry Jones lived a long time ago, during the 1500s. He was a very smart and educated man who held important jobs in both law and the church. His life shows us what it was like to be a respected professional in England and Wales during that time.

His Education and Early Career

Henry Jones went to Oxford University, which is a very famous school in England. In 1546, he became a special student or teacher called a Fellow at All Souls College. This was a big achievement. He earned two important law degrees: a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) in 1549 and a Doctor of Civil Law (DCL) in 1552. These degrees showed he was very knowledgeable about laws.

After finishing his studies, Henry Jones joined a group called Doctors' Commons in 1552. This was a place where important lawyers who specialized in certain types of law worked and studied together.

Working for the Church

In addition to his legal work, Henry Jones also had roles in the church. In 1554, he became the rector of a church in Llanrwst, a town in Wales. A rector is like the main priest or minister in charge of a church and its area.

Later, in 1560, he was made a canon of St Asaph. A canon is a special member of the clergy who works at a cathedral, which is a very large and important church. He also continued to serve as rector of another church in Llansannan from 1561 until he passed away in 1592.

A Role in Parliament

Henry Jones also took part in the government. From 1558 to 1559, he was a Member of Parliament. This means he was chosen to represent the area of Hindon in Wiltshire in the English Parliament. As a Member of Parliament, he helped make laws and decisions for the country.

A Trusted Royal Lawyer

Henry Jones was highly respected as a lawyer. People knew him for his excellent legal skills. Because of his strong reputation, he was one of the lawyers that Queen Elizabeth I herself asked for advice.

Helping Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Elizabeth I needed his help with a very important legal question. It was about a Scottish bishop named John Leslie. Bishop Leslie had been an ambassador for the Scottish queen. Queen Elizabeth I wanted to know if he could be put on trial in English courts for things he did while he was an ambassador. Henry Jones was one of the experts who helped the Queen understand the complex legal rules for this situation. This shows how much the Queen trusted his legal judgment.

His Later Years

Henry Jones passed away in February 1592. He was buried in a church called St Benet's, Paul's Wharf in London.