Henry Jones (entrepreneur)

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Sir Henry Jones (19 July 1862 – 29 October 1926)[1] was an Australian businessman of significance in the development of Tasmanian industry and trade.

Jones created the brand name IXL (an acronym signifying the words "I excel").[1] Jones was made foreman in 1885.[1]

Awards

Jones was knighted in the 1919 New Year Honours.[2][3]

Personal life

Henry Jones, born in Hobart, was the second son of John and Emma Jones.[1] 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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