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cauldron A cauldron (or caldron) is a large pot (kettle) for cooking or boiling over an open fire, with a lid and frequently with an arc-shaped hanger and/or integral handles or feet. There is a rich history of cauldron lore in religion, mythology, and ...

") is a metonymic occupational name for a maker of copper cooking vessels. Notable people with the surname include: * Al Kessel (c. 1938–2012), founder of Kessel Food Markets *

Amanda Kessel Amanda Kessel (born August 28, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey player. She has been a member of the United States women's national ice hockey team and played four seasons for the Minnesota Golden Gophers women's ice hockey program (2 ...

(born 1991), American ice hockey player *

Barney Kessel Barney Kessel (October 17, 1923 – May 6, 2004) was an American jazz guitarist born in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Known in particular for his knowledge of chords and inversions and chord-based melodies, he was a member of many prominent jazz groups a ...

(1923–2004), American jazz guitarist * Benjamin Kessel (born 1987), German footballer *

Edward L. Kessel Edward Luther Kessel (April 27, 1904 – September 30, 1997) was an American biologist known for his work as an entomologist and writings to reconcile science and religion. Early life and education Kessel was born on 27 April 1904 in Osbor ...

(1904–1997), American biologist * Franziska Kessel (1906–1934), German politician *

Georgina Kessel Georgina Kessel Martínez is a Mexican economist for the Spanish energy firm Iberdrola, post she earned thanks to concessions she signed off on while secretary of energy. She is a former head of the '' Casa de Moneda de México'' (the Mexican mint ...

, Mexican economist *

Gustav von Kessel Gustav Emil Bernhard Bodo von Kessel (6 April 1846 – 28 May 1918) was a German general who served in the Austro-Prussian War, the Franco-Prussian War and World War I. Biography Gustav von Kessel was born on 6 April 1846 in Potsdam, Prussia. H ...

(1846–1918), German general *

Jerrold Kessel Jerrold (Yoram) Kessel ( he, ג'רולד קסל; March 3, 1944 – February 24, 2011) was an Israeli journalist, sports journalist, author, and foreign correspondent. Biography Jerrold (Yoram) Kessel immigrated to Israel from South Africa a ...

(1944–2011), South African-born Israeli journalist *

John Kessel John Joseph Vincent Kessel (born September 24, 1950) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He is a prolific short story writer, and the author of four solo novels, '' Good News From Outer Space'' (1989), ''Corrupting Dr. Nice'' ( ...

(born 1950), American author *

John Van Kessel John Van Kessel (born December 19, 1969) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Van Kessel played ten professional seasons, in the American Hockey League (AHL), East Coast Hockey League(ECHL) and International Hockey League (IHL) ...

(born 1969), Canadian ice hockey player *

Joseph Kessel Joseph Kessel (10 February 1898 – 23 July 1979), also known as "Jef", was a French journalist and novelist. He was a member of the Académie française and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour. Biography Kessel was born to a Argentine Jews, Je ...

(1898–1979), French writer *

Lipmann Kessel Lipmann Kessel, MBE, MC, FRCS (19 December 1914 – 5 June 1986), was a famous orthopaedic surgeon and Second World War medical officer, often known by his nickname of Lippy. Battle of Arnhem Born in Pretoria, Transvaal, Union of South Africa, ...

(1914–1986), South African surgeon *

Loris Kessel Loris Kessel (1 April 1950 – 15 May 2010) was a racing driver from Switzerland. Biography He was born in Lugano and died in Montagnola following a long illness. He participated in six Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on 2 M ...

(1950–2010), Swiss racing driver *

Matthew Kessel Matthew James Kessel (born June 23, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Early life Kessel was born on June 23, 2000 in Arizona, USA to parents Tom and Leila Kessel. ...

(born 2000), American ice hockey player *

Mortimer von Kessel __NOTOC__ Mortimer von Kessel (25 May 1893 – 8 January 1981) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during the Second World War. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Biography Kessel j ...

(1893–1981), German general *

Phil Kessel Philip Joseph Kessel Jr. (born October 2, 1987) is an American professional ice hockey winger for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Peng ...

(born 1987), American ice hockey player *

Richard Kessel Richard M. Kessel (born c. 1950) is a power industry executive who was formerly President and chief executive officer of the New York Power Authority, the largest state-owned public utility company in the United States. Kessel started as a consumer ...

(born c. 1950), American businessman

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