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John Jones

A praepostor (prefect) at Rugby School.

minor

Also known as John, ride old John, John Jones, Jones the praepostor

First appearance: part i v rugby and football

See John Jones in part i v rugby and footballBook page

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GAGeorge ArthurBRBrookeTBTom BrownTATadpoleHEHarry EastJJJohn Jones

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  • Minor and Background Characters
  • Rugby School Core Characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See John Jones in part i v rugby and football