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william jones

1746 – 1794

william jones
Early Modern
Early Modern

william jones

Born 1746 Died 1794 Works span 1769–1769

William Jones (1746–1794): Pioneer of Comparative Linguistics and Artistic Vision William Jones, born September 28th, 1746, in Westminster, London—the son of Welsh mathematician William Jones—was a figure whose intellectual curiosity transcended national boundaries and profoundly impacted the burgeoning field of comparative linguistics. From his early fascination with languages to his groundbreaking assertion that Sanskrit, Greek, Lat…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through william jones's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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