Powel is a surname and given name. Notable people with the name include:
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David Powel
David Powel (1549/52 – 1598) was a Welsh Church of England clergyman and historian who published the first printed history of Wales in 1584.
Life
Powel was born in Denbighshire and commenced his studies at the University of Oxford when he was ...
(c.1549–1598), Welsh clergyman and historian
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Samuel Powel
Samuel Powel (October 28, 1738 – September 29, 1793) was a colonial and post-revolutionary mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since Philadelphia's mayoral office had been abolished early in the revolutionary period, Powel was the last coloni ...
(1738–1793), American colonial politician
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Thomas Powel
Thomas Powel (1845 – 16 May 1922) was a Welsh Celtic scholar, who was Professor of Celtic at University College, Cardiff from 1884 to 1918.
Biography
Powel was born in Llanwrtyd in 1845 and educated there and in Llandovery before matr ...
(1845–1922), Welsh academic
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William Garrigues Powel
William Garrigues Powel (November 17, 1852 – May 22, 1894) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County from 1883 to 1884.
Early life and educ ...
(1852–1894), American politician
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Powel Crosley Jr.
Powel Crosley Jr. (September 18, 1886 – March 28, 1961) was an American inventor, industrialist, and entrepreneur. He was also a pioneer in radio broadcasting and owner of the Cincinnati Reds major league baseball team. In addition, Crosley's ...
(1886–1961), American industrialist
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Powel J. Smith (1874–1942), American businessman and politician
See also
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Powell (disambiguation)
Powell may refer to:
People
* Powell (surname)
* Powell (given name)
* Powell baronets, several baronetcies
* Colonel Powell (disambiguation), several military officers
* General Powell (disambiguation), several military leaders
* Governor Powell ...
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English-language surnames