Philip Jones facts for kids

Philip, Phil or Phill Jones is a name shared by many different people. This article will tell you about some of them, from sports stars to scientists and musicians.

Sports Stars Named Phil Jones

Many athletes have the name Phil Jones. They play different sports like football, basketball, and rugby.

Footballers

• Phil Jones (born 1992) is a famous English footballer. He plays as a defender for Manchester United, a well-known team. He has also played for the England national team.
• Phil Jones (born 1961) is another English footballer. He played for Sheffield United in the Football League.
• Phil Jones (American football) (born 1946) was an American football coach. He helped many teams improve their game.

Basketball Players

• Phill Jones (born 1974) is a basketball player from New Zealand. He is known for his skills on the court.
• Phil Jones (basketball) (born 1985) is a basketball player from the Virgin Islands.

Other Sports Figures

• Phil Jones (umpire) (born 1960) is a cricket umpire from New Zealand. Umpires make sure the rules are followed during a game.
• Phil Jones (rugby) (born 1977) played both rugby league and rugby union in England.
• Phillip Jones (bowls) (born 1955) is a lawn bowler from Norfolk Island. Lawn bowls is a sport where players roll balls close to a target.

Other Notable People Named Philip Jones

Beyond sports, people named Philip Jones have made contributions in many other areas, like science, music, and public service.

Scientists and Academics

• Phil Jones (climatologist) (born 1952) is a British scientist who studies climate. Climatologists help us understand changes in Earth's weather patterns over long periods.
• Philip Jones is an Australian anthropologist and historian. He worked as a curator at the South Australian Museum, helping to care for and display important historical items.

Musicians and Artists

• Philip Jones (musician) (1928–2000) was a British trumpeter. He was also a leader of a brass chamber music group, which plays music using instruments like trumpets and trombones.

Public Service and Leadership

• Sir Philip Jones (Royal Navy officer) (born 1960) is a British admiral. He was the First Sea Lord, which is the professional head of the Royal Navy.
• Sir Philip Jones (civil servant) (1931–2000) was a Welsh businessman and worked for the government as a civil servant.
• Philip Jones (priest) (born 1951) is an Archdeacon of Lewes & Hastings, a role within the Church of England.

See also

In Spanish: Philip Jones para niños

• Philip Madoc (born Phillip Jones, 1934–2012), a Welsh actor.