William Lewis Jones

Born in 1866, he became an important figure in Welsh academic life and was closely associated with Bangor. Sources identify him as a Welsh professor and author, and archival records describe him as Professor of English at Bangor from 1898 to 1919, later Professor Emeritus until 1922.

He is especially remembered for King Arthur in History and Legend (1911), a work that reflects his interest in how myth, history, and literature meet. His writing has remained of interest because it opens Arthurian material to readers who want thoughtful scholarship without losing the pleasure of the stories.

Although not a widely known popular-name author today, he holds a solid place in the history of Welsh scholarship and literary study. For listeners interested in older nonfiction, legend, and the academic rediscovery of Arthurian tradition, his work offers a window into how these subjects were understood in the early twentieth century.