Charles Lloyd Jones
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Sir Charles Lloyd Jones (1878-1958) was an Australian businessman and patron of the arts.
He was born in Sydney to Edward Lloyd Jones and Helen Ann Jones, and was grandson to the Welsh-born merchant David Jones. He attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London, but ultimately was unable to fulfil his ambition of becoming a professional artist. He trained as a tailor and worked in that profession for several years in England before returning to Australia in 1902.
He worked for his family's firm, David Jones Limited, as tailor, then advertising manager, director and ultimately company chairman. He oversaw a period of sustained success and expansion for David Jones Ltd.
Sir Charles is also remembered for founding the David Jones Art Gallery. The Sir Charles Lloyd Jones Memorial Prize was named in his honour.
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Australian Dictionary of Biography
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