Owen Glynne Jones was born on November 2, 1867 in England. Welsh mountaineer who became one of the first people to turn rock climbing into a sport. He is credited with the discovery of several routes in the Lake District in North West England.
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About
Welsh mountaineer who became one of the first people to turn rock climbing into a sport. He is credited with the discovery of several routes in the Lake District in North West England.
Before Fame
He taught Physics at the City of London School and began his climbing career in 1888.
Trivia
He is the star of Alex Roddie's semi-fictional novel The Only Genuine Jones.
Family Life
He was the fourth of six sons born to David and Eliza Jones. He had one sister.
Associated With
Among his mountaineering colleagues was Aleister Crowley.