Carwyn Jones is a Welsh politician who served as the First Minister of Wales from 2009 to 2018. He is a member of the Labour Party and represented the Bridgend constituency in the Welsh Assembly. During his time in office, he focused on issues such as education, health, and economic development in Wales. Jones was born on March 21, 1967, in Bridgend, Wales. He studied law at Cardiff University and later worked as a barrister before entering politics. After becoming First Minister, he played a significant role in promoting the devolution of powers to the Welsh government.