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Thomas Powell (1809-1887)
Thomas Powell may refer to: Clergy * Thomas Powell (Rector of Cantref) (c. 1608 – 1660), Welsh Anglican priest and writer * Thomas Powell (archdeacon of Port Elizabeth) (fl. 1926–1964), Anglican priest in South Africa *Thomas Powell (archdeacon of Worcester) Politicians * Sir Thomas Powell, 1st Baronet (1665–1720), MP *Thomas Powell (MP) (c. 1701–1752), Welsh politician * Thomas Powell (Irish politician) (1892–1971), Irish Fianna Fáil politician Sports * Tom Powell (footballer) (born 2002), Australian rules footballer * Thomas Powell (ice hockey) (born 1986), Australian ice hockey player in the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II * Tosh Powell or Thomas Morgan Powell, Welsh bantamweight champion Other people * Thomas Powell (1641–1722), Quaker who secured the Bethpage Purchase on Long Island * Thomas Powell (mine owner) (1779–1863), Welsh millionaire, see Powell Duffryn *Thomas Powell (botanist) Thomas Powell (18 June 1817 – 6 April 1887) was a Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tosh Powell
Thomas Morgan "Tosh" Powell (1908 – 3 June 1928) was a professional boxer from Wales. Based in Aberdare, Powell was notable for becoming the Welsh bantamweight champion and the matter of his death, caused by injuries sustained in the boxing ring. Boxing career Although there is no record of when "Tosh" Powell first started fighting, he was an amateur fighter over a year before he turned professional, with a recorded fight at the Drill Hall in Merthyr in April 1926. Powell's first recorded professional fight was against Trealaw's Nobby Baker, at Merthyr Tydfil on 30 April 1927. Baker was the more experienced professional with seven undefeated contests to his name. The fight went the full fifteen rounds, with Baker winning by points decision. Despite his lack of professional fights, Powell's next opponent was against Johnny Edmunds, the holder of the Welsh bantamweight title. The fight took place at Snow's Pavilion in Merthyr on 9 July 1927 and was scheduled for twenty roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (steamboat)
''Thomas Powell'' was a fast and popular steamboat built in Manhattan, New York City in 1846 for service on the Hudson River. She ran between New York City and various Hudson River destinations during her career, including Newburgh, Piermont, Poughkeepsie, Rondout, Catskill, and finally as a nightboat to Troy. She also ran on the Delaware River for some years in the 1850s, and during the American Civil War served as a Union Army dispatch boat. ''Thomas Powell'' was considered one of the fastest, if not the fastest, of the Hudson River steamers of her time, capable of speeds in excess of . Her speed, excellent accommodations and good management made her a favorite with the traveling public, and consequently, she retained her original name to the end of her career. Her last known trip was made in 1879 and she was scrapped in 1881. Construction and design In 1846, Thomas Powell, a prominent businessman of Newburgh, New York, and his son-in-law Homer Ramsdell, ordered a new st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Wilde Powell
Thomas Wilde Powell (1818–1897) was an English solicitor and stockbroker, now remembered as a patron of architects and artists. Early life He was the son of James Powell, a bank clerk living in 1830 in Briggate, Leeds in Yorkshire, and his wife Christiana Wilde, daughter of Theophilus Wilde, He entered Leeds Grammar School in early 1833, where the headmaster was Joseph Holmes, and his rival Edwin Gilpin, who became Archdeacon of Nova Scotia. He left in autumn 1833, and was articled to the Leeds solicitors Atkinson, Dibb, and Bolland, working for five years under Thomas Townend Dibb. At this period he became a Sunday school teacher for William Sinclair at St George's Church, Leeds. After his five years working for his articles were up, Powell stayed at Atkinson, Dibb, and Bolland for two further years, on a salary. In early 1842 he passed his qualification examination, and set up on his own in Albion Street, Leeds a solicitor. Shortly, in partnership with Frederick Heycock, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (1809–1887)
Thomas Powell (1809–1887) was an English writer and fraudster. He was noted early for his prolific output and social charm, and he entertained a circle of notable authors at his home, often showing-off his skill at mimicking authors’ handwriting. But it became clear that he was putting this gift to criminal use, forging cheques and signatures, and he was repudiated by Charles Dickens (who likely based the character Uriah Heep on Powell), Robert Browning, and others. In 1849 he moved to New York to avoid prosecution, and many American publications printed an accusation by Dickens, which he was unable to substantiate and had to withdraw, settling with Powell out of court. Early career By the age of 21, London-born Powell was contributing work to the literary '' Fraser’s Magazine'', often using the pen name Pierce Pungent. He was a published poet, and his works included ''The Count de Foix, a Tale of the Olden Time'', ''Poems'', ''Dramatic Poems'' and ''Tales from Boccaccio''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (botanist)
Thomas Powell (18 June 1817 – 6 April 1887) was a British missionary sent by the London Missionary Society (LMS) in 1844 to Samoa where he remained for 43 years. He was interested in botany, zoology and anthropology and was elected as a Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. During his time on the islands he recorded details of flora, fauna and the culture of the indigenous people. Samoa mission Thomas Powell was born in Cookham Dean, Berkshire and attended Hackney Theological Academy from 1839. He was ordained 29 May 1844 and left London 6 June 1844 with his wife on the inaugural voyage of the missionary barque ''John Williams''. They arrived on the Samoan island of Tutila 31 January 1845 en route to their posting at Savai'i. Powell had little knowledge of the language at this time so his missionary work was initially limited, but he did have medical knowledge and used this to treat those in need. In 1846 Powell was stationed at Pago Pago and in 1848 he went with John Ged ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (mine Owner)
Thomas Powell (1779–1863) was a Welsh coal mine owner who between 1829 and his death became one of the most successful. By 1862 he owned 16 mines which together produced over 700,000 tons of coal, making them some of the richest sources in the world. His company has now evolved into PD Ports PD Ports is a Middlesbrough, UK headquartered port, shipping and logistics company; owner of Teesport, and ports at Hartlepool, Howden and Keadby; with additional operations at the Port of Felixstowe, Port of Immingham, and Port of Hull. Form .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Powell, Thomas (mine owner) Welsh businesspeople 1779 births 1863 deaths British businesspeople in the coal industry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (1641–1722)
Thomas Powell (1641–1721/22) was a land owner in the middle section of Long Island in the Province of New York during the colonial period of American history. He secured the land transaction known as the Bethpage Purchase with local native tribes on Long Island. Early life Powell was born in August or October 1641. Puritans Thomas Powell (1616–1681) and Priscilla Powell (nee Whitson) are sometimes given as the names of his parents. Sources disagree on whether Powell was born in Wales, United Kingdom or in Connecticut. Some sources say that Powell's parents were involved with the Reverend John Davenport, who led a group of Puritans to settle in the New Haven Colony in present-day New Haven, Connecticut. Several sources say Powell's father was involved with the sack and rum trade. Court records from 1662 for the Town of Huntington, New York, indicate that thomas Powell indentured servant in the Jonas Halifax Wood home living with them nine years. After almost nine years of serv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 IIHF World Championship Division II
The 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II was an international ice hockey tournament run by the International Ice Hockey Federation. The tournament was contested from April 10–17, 2010. Participants in this tournament were separated into two separate tournament groups. The Group A tournament was contested in Naucalpan, Mexico. Group B's games were played in Narva, Estonia. Spain and Estonia won Group A and Group B, respectively, to earn promotion to Division I at the 2011 IIHF World Championship. Meanwhile, Turkey and Israel finished last in Group A and B and were relegated to Division III for 2011. The four teams were replaced by Serbia and Croatia, which were relegated from Division I, and Ireland and North Korea which earned promotion from Division III. Participants Group A Group B Group A tournament Standings Tournament Awards ; Best players selected by the directorate: *Best Goaltender: Andres de la Garma (82 saves from 92 shots on goal) *Best Forward: Jua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (archdeacon Of Port Elizabeth)
Thomas Bertram Powell was a twentieth century Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon An archdeacon is a senior clergy position in the Church of the East, Chaldean Catholic Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Anglican Communion, St Thomas Christians, Eastern Orthodox churches and some other Christian denominations, above that o ... of Port Elizabeth from 1949 to 1964. Powell was educated at Pembroke College, Oxford and Wells Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1920, and priest in 1921. After Curate, Curacies in Mexborough, Doncaster and Hong Kong"Imperial to International: A History of St John's Cathedral Hong Kong" Wolfendale p113: Hong Kong; Hong Kong University Press; 2013 he went to South Africa in 1929. he served at Grahamstown, East London, Eastern Cape, East London and Port Elizabeth, where he was Rector (ecclesiastical), Rector of St Cuthbert's Church. References Archdeacons of Port Elizabeth Alumni of Pembroke College, Oxford Alumni of Wells ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (ice Hockey)
Thomas Powell may refer to: Clergy * Thomas Powell (Rector of Cantref) (c. 1608 – 1660), Welsh Anglican priest and writer *Thomas Powell (archdeacon of Port Elizabeth) (fl. 1926–1964), Anglican priest in South Africa *Thomas Powell (archdeacon of Worcester) Politicians * Sir Thomas Powell, 1st Baronet (1665–1720), MP *Thomas Powell (MP) (c. 1701–1752), Welsh politician * Thomas Powell (Irish politician) (1892–1971), Irish Fianna Fáil politician Sports * Tom Powell (footballer) (born 2002), Australian rules footballer * Thomas Powell (ice hockey) (born 1986), Australian ice hockey player in the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II *Tosh Powell or Thomas Morgan Powell, Welsh bantamweight champion Other people *Thomas Powell (1641–1722), Quaker who secured the Bethpage Purchase on Long Island *Thomas Powell (mine owner) (1779–1863), Welsh millionaire, see Powell Duffryn *Thomas Powell (botanist) (1809–1887), missionary to the Samoan Islands, taxon authority, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Powell (footballer)
Tom Powell (born 2 March 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by with the 13th draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft. Early football Powell participated in the Auskick program at Concordia, South Australia and began his junior football at the Unley Jets Football Club in Kingswood, South Australia. He began studying at Scotch College in Adelaide when he reached Year 8. He played school football there for the duration of his studies. He played with in the South Australian National Football League, participating in 4 games which he all won. He averaged 24.3 disposals a game, and won the McCallum Tomkins Medal for the best player in the SANFL Under 18s. AFL career Powell debuted in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season, where suffered a loss at the hands of . On debut, Powell kicked a goal with his first kick, and collected 12 disposals overall with 3 marks and 4 rebound 50s. Statistics : ''Statistics a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
