Background
Jones, RObert Brinley was born on February 27, 1929. Son of John Elias and mary Ann (Williams) Jones.
Jones, RObert Brinley was born on February 27, 1929. Son of John Elias and mary Ann (Williams) Jones.
Bachelor with honors, University College, Cardiff, Wales, 1950. Diploma in education, University College, 1951. Doctor in Philosophy, Jesus College, Oxford, England, 1960.
Master of Arts, International Institute Advanced Study, Clayton, Missouri, 1984. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Columbia Evangelical Seminary, Longview, Washington, 1993. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Greenwich, 1997.
Assistant master Penarth Grammar School, 1958-1960. Lecturer University of California, Swansea, 1960-1966. Assistant registrar University Wales, 1966-1969.
Director University Wales Press, 1969-1976. Warden Llandovery College, 1976-1988. President The National Library Wales, since 1996.
Member board British Council, 1998-1996.
Literature committee Welsh Arts Council, 1968-1974, 81-87. Governor body Church in Wales, since 1981, chairman provincial validating board ministerial education, since 1990. Trustee St. Michael's Theological College, 1982-1994.
Board directors, chairman Welsh committee British Council, 1987-1996. Board directors Broadcasting Standards Council, 1988-1991. Council Trinity College, Carmarthen, since 1984, vice chairman, since 1998.
Chairman Dinefwr Tourism Group, 1988-1996. With Royal Air Force, 1955-1958. Fellow Royal Commonwealth Society.
Member Druidic Order Gorsedd of Bards (honorary), Welsh Academy, Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod (vice president 1989-1998), Welsh Committee British Council (chairman, board member), Broadcasting Standards Council.
Married Stephanie Avril Hall, 1971.