| Gwyn Jones | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Idris Gwyn Jones |
| Country represented |  South Africa |
| Born | 13 October 1939 |
| Partner | Marcelle Matthews |
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Gwyn Jones may refer to:
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