Thomas Jones (mathematician)
Thomas Jones (23 June 1756 – 18 July 1807) was Head Tutor at Trinity College, Cambridge, for twenty years and an outstanding teacher of mathematics. He is notable as a mentor of Adam Sedgwick.
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Portrait of Thomas Jones (1756–1807) by D. Gardner | |
| Born | 23 June 1756 Berriew, Montgomeryshire, Wales |
| Died | 18 July 1807 (aged 51) Edgware Road, London, England |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Cambridge Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Awards | First Smith's Prize |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematician |
| Institutions | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Academic advisors | Thomas Postlethwaite John Cranke |
| Notable students | Adam Sedgwick John Hudson |
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