Rowell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bama Rowell (1916–1993), second baseman and outfielder for the Boston Bees/Boston Braves and Philadelphia Phillies * Dr. Chester A. Rowell (1844–1912), physician, founder of the ''Fresno Republican newspaper'', three time California State Senator, and University of California Regent (1891–1912). Brother of Jonathan H. Rowell. *

Chester Harvey Rowell Chester Harvey Rowell (November 1, 1867 - April 12, 1948) was an early leader of the Progressive Party (United States, 1912), progressive movement in California. Born in Bloomington, Illinois, he earned a degree from the University of Michigan in ...

(1867–1948). In 1898 became the editor and then manager of the ''Fresno Morning Republican'' lasting for 22 years. Son of Jonathan H. Rowell and nephew of Dr. Chester A. Rowell * Fred Rowell (1918–1988), English footballer *

Galen Rowell Galen Avery Rowell (August 23, 1940 – August 11, 2002) was a wilderness photographer, adventure photojournalist and mountaineer. Born in Oakland, California, he became a full-time photographer in 1972. Early life and education Rowell was intr ...

(1940–2002), noted wilderness photographer and climber * Gary Rowell (born 1957), English football commentator and former football player *

Geoffrey Rowell Douglas Geoffrey Rowell (; 13 February 1943 – 11 June 2017) was an Anglican bishop, who served as Bishop of Basingstoke and then as the third Bishop in Europe until his retirement on 8 November 2013. Following his retirement he ministered as an ...

(1943–2017), Anglican cleric, third Bishop of Gibraltar in Europe *

George P. Rowell George Presbury Rowell (July 4, 1838 - August 28, 1908) was an American advertising executive and publisher. He founded ''Printers' Ink'', the first advertising trade magazine, in 1888. Life and career George P. Rowell was born in Concord, Ver ...

(1838-1908), American advertising executive and publisher *

Jack Rowell Jack Rowell OBE (born 1937) is an English rugby union coach and executive. He is the former coach of Bath and England. Rugby career Coaching Between 1978 and 1994 Rowell coached Bath during their ''golden era'', winning eight John Player/Pilki ...

(born 1937), former Director of Rugby at Bath Rugby in England *

James Rowell Colonel James Rowell (20 January 1851 – 6 July 1940) was an English-born Australian politician, soldier and horticulturalist. Born in Cambridge, he migrated to Australia as a child and was educated in state schools. He served in the military ...

(1851–1941), English-born Australian politician *

John Samuel Rowell John Samuel Rowell (April 1, 1825 – October 21, 1907) was a noted agricultural inventor and pioneer manufacturer. Born in Springwater, New York, and living his adult life in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, he held more than 40 patents for farm machinery ...

(1825–1907), Wisconsin pioneer inventor and manufacturer of farm machinery *

Jonathan H. Rowell Jonathan Harvey Rowell (February 10, 1833 – May 15, 1908) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Biography Born in Haverhill, New Hampshire, Rowell attended Rock Creek School and later graduated from Eureka College, Illinois. During the Ci ...

(February 10, 1833 – May 15, 1908), U.S. Representative from Illinois *

Jonny Rowell Jonathan Michael "Jonny" Rowell (born 10 September 1989) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Challenger Pro League side Dender EH. Rowell has predominantly spent his career in Belgium and played in the Belgian Pro League for ...

(born 1989), English footballer *

Marc Rowell Marcus Hosking "Marc" Rowell (5 April 1938 – 13 April 2018) was an Australian politician. Born in Beecroft, New South Wales, he was a cane farmer and fruit grower in Queensland before entering politics. In 1989, he was elected to the Leg ...

(born 1938), former Australian politician *

Milo Rowell Lt. Col. Milo E. Rowell (July 25, 1903 – October 7, 1977) was an American lawyer and Army officer best known for his role in drafting the Constitution of Japan. Born in Fresno, California, Rowell graduated from Stanford University and Harvard ...

(1903–1977), American lawyer and Army officer best known for his role in drafting the Constitution of Japan *

Newton Rowell Newton Wesley Rowell, (November 1, 1867 – November 22, 1941) was a Canadian lawyer, politician and judge, as well as a lay leader in the Methodist Church. Rowell led the Ontario Liberal Party from 1911 to 1917 and put forward a platform ...

(1867–1941), Canadian lawyer, politician, and leading lay figure in the Methodist church *

Roger de Rowell Roger de Rowell (also Rodwell or Rodewell) was an English medieval university chancellor. During 1283–4, Roger de Rowell was Chancellor of the University of Oxford. At the end of time as Chancellor, there was a controversy between the University ...

, English medieval university chancellor *

Ross E. Rowell Ross Erastus Rowell (22 September 1884 – 6 September 1947) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps aviator who achieved the rank of lieutenant general by the end of his 40 years of service. He served as the Marine Corps' Director of A ...

(1884–1947), United States Marine Corps aviator *

Sarah Rowell Sarah Louise Rowell (born 19 November 1962) is a British former long-distance runner. Born in Hostert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, she ran 2:39:11 at the age of 20 at the 1983 London Marathon. Later that year she won the gold medal in the wom ...

(born 1962), British long-distance runner *

Sydney Rowell Lieutenant General Sir Sydney Fairbairn Rowell, (15 December 1894 – 12 April 1975) was an Australian soldier who served as Chief of the General Staff from 17 April 1950 to 15 December 1954. As Vice Chief of the General Staff from 8 January 1 ...

(1894–1975), Australian soldier who served as Chief of the General Staff *

Ted Rowell (footballer) Edward Michael Rowell (15 June 1876 – 21 July 1965) was a professional athlete, and an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Family The son of William Rowell (1836-19 ...

(c. 1877 – c. 1967), Australian Rules footballer in the Victorian Football League *

Theodore H. Rowell Theodore H. Rowell, Sr. (July 15, 1905 – September 26, 1979) was a pharmaceutical industrialist, outdoorsman, conservationist, and politician from Minnesota. Rowell was born in Watertown, Wisconsin, and was the great grandson of John S. Row ...

(1905–1979), Minnesota pharmaceutical industrialist and politician *

Victoria Rowell Victoria Lynn Rowell (born May 10, 1959) is an American actress. She began her career as a ballet dancer and model before making her acting debut in the 1987 comedy film ''Leonard Part 6''. In 1990, Rowell joined the cast of the CBS daytime soa ...

(born 1960), American actress * William Rowell (1869–1916), English cricketer and rugby union player

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