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Colin PowellView on WikipediaMore detailColin Luther Powell (born April 5, 1937) is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army.
Enoch PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Enoch Powell, MBE (16 June 1912 ? 8 February 1998) was a British politician, linguist, writer, academic, soldier and poet.
Robert PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Powell (born 1 June, 1944) is an English television and film actor, probably most famous for his title role in "Jesus of Nazareth" and as the fictional secret agent Richard Hannay.
Michael PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Latham Powell (30 September 1905 ? 19 February 1990) was a British film director, born in Bekesbourne, Kent, England who was renowned for his partnership with Emeric Pressburger.
Frederick York PowellView on WikipediaMore detailFrederick York Powell (4 January 1850 ? 8 May 1904), was an English historian and scholar.
Dick PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRichard Ewing "Dick" Powell (November 14, 1904 ? January 2, 1963) was an American singer, actor, producer, director and studio boss.
Anthony PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAnthony Dymoke Powell, CH, CBE (December 21, 1905?March 28, 2000) was an English novelist best known for his twelve-volume work "A Dance to the Music of Time", published between 1951 and 1975.
Dilys PowellView on WikipediaMore detailElizabeth Dilys Powell (20 July 1901 ? 3 June 1995) was a British journalist, author and film critic.
John Wesley PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Wesley Powell (March 24, 1834 ? September 23, 1902) was a U.
Jane PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJane Powell (born April 1, 1929) is an American singer, dancer and actress.
Cozy PowellView on WikipediaMore detailColin Flooks (December 29, 1947 - April 5, 1998), better known as Cozy Powell, was an English rock drummer who made his name with many major rock bands.
Mike PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael ("Mike") Anthony Powell (born November 10 1963) is a former American track and field athlete, and the holder of the long jump world record.
Eleanor PowellView on WikipediaMore detailEleanor Torrey Powell (November 21, 1912 ? February 11, 1982) was an American film actress and dancer of the 1930s and 1940s, known for her exuberant solo tap dancing.
Cecil Frank PowellView on WikipediaMore detailCecil Frank Powell (5 December, 1903 ? 9 August, 1969) was a British physicist, and Nobel Prize in Physics laureate for his development of the photographic method of studying nuclear processes and for the resulting discovery of the pion (pi-meson), a heavy subatomic particle.
Michael PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Kevin Powell (born March 23, 1963) is an American Republican politician.
Jody PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJoseph Lester "Jody" Powell, Jr.
Walter E. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWalter Eugene Powell (born April 25 1931) was an American politician of the Republican party who served as a U.
Asafa PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAsafa Powell C.
Jeff PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJeffrey Howard Campbell Powell (born May 13, 1976 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian rower.
Juliette PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJuliette Powell (born at Manhattan, New York, United States) is a Canadian television host, producer and author.
Vavasor PowellView on WikipediaMore detailVavasor (or Vavasour) Powell (1617 - October 27, 1670), was a Welsh Nonconformist Puritan preacher, evangelist, church leader and writer.
Kevin PowellView on WikipediaMore detailKevin Powell (born April 24, 1966) is an American political activist, poet, writer, entertainer and entrepreneur.
Halsey PowellView on WikipediaMore detailCaptain Halsey Powell, USN (3 August 1883 ? 24 December 1936) was a United States Navy officer of the first half of the 20th century, who received the Distinguished Service Medal for outstanding performance as a destroyer division commander on convoy duty during World War I.
Don PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDon Powell (born Donald George Powell, 10 September 1946, Bilston, Staffordshire, England) is a drummer who founded the English glam rock group, Slade.
Lewis PowellView on WikipediaMore detailLewis Thornton Powell (April 22, 1844 ? July 7, 1865), also known as Lewis Paine or Payne, attempted unsuccessfully to assassinate United States Secretary of State William H.
Gwyneth PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGwyneth Powell (born 15 November 1946 in Levenshulme, Manchester) is an English actress who portrayed the role of Bridget McCluskey in the TV series "Grange Hill" for eleven seasons from 1981-1991.
Dina PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDina Habib Powell (maiden name Habib), born 1973, is the former Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs for the United States government.
Jenny PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJenny Powell (born 8 April 1968, Ilford, England, UK) is a British television presenter.
Martin PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMartin Powell (born July 19, 1973 in Sheffield, Yorkshire) is an English musician.
Dawn PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDawn Powell (November 28, 1896 ? November 14, 1965) was an American writer of satirical novels and stories.
Richard M. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRichard M.
Boog PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Wesley Powell (born August 17, 1941, in Lakeland, Florida) is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1961?74), Cleveland Indians (1975?76) and Los Angeles Dodgers (1977).
Michael PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael "Mikey" Powell (born October 29, 1982) is one of the most decorated lacrosse players in NCAA history.
Jesse PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJesse Powell (September 12, 1971) is a Grammy-nominated American R&B/soul songwriter-singer.
Nosher PowellView on WikipediaMore detailNosher Powell (born Frederick Powell, 15 August 1928 in Camberwell, London, England) is known both as an actor (credited variously as Nosher Powell, Freddie Powell, Frederick Powell or Fred Powell) and as a boxer.
Billy PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Norris "Billy" Powell (June 3, 1952 ? January 28, 2009) was an American musician.
Chris PowellView on WikipediaMore detailChristopher George Robin "Chris" Powell (born 8 September 1969) is an English footballer, who has had a long career as a left back, crowned by five caps for the English national team.
Josh PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJosh Powell (born January 25, 1983 in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA.
Clifton PowellView on WikipediaMore detailClifton Powell (born March 16, 1956) is an American actor and comedian.
Joe PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJoseph Joshua "Joe" Powell (1870 ? November 29, 1896) was an English footballer who was captain of Woolwich Arsenal in their first season of League football.
William Dummer PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Dummer Powell (November 5 1755 - September 6 1834) was a Loyalist lawyer, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
Nik PowellView on WikipediaMore detailNik Powell (born c.
Mike PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael John Powell (born 3 February 1977 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire) is a Welsh cricketer.
Noble C. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailNoble C.
Lyman Pierson PowellView on WikipediaMore detailLyman Pierson Powell, D.
Frank PowellView on WikipediaMore detailFrank E.
Jay PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Willard "Jay" Powell (born January 9, 1972 in Meridian, Mississippi), is a former American baseball pitcher, who last played for the Atlanta Braves.
J. C. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDr.
Samuel PowellView on WikipediaMore detail"For the Continental Congressman and Mayor of Philadelphia, see Samuel Powel.
Mike PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael James Powell (born 5 April 1975 in Bolton) is an English cricketer who plays for Warwickshire County Cricket Club.
Daryl PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDaryl A.
Colin PowellView on WikipediaMore detailColin David Powell (born July 7, 1948 in Hendon, Middlesex) was a professional footballer.
Maud PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMaud Powell (August 22, 1867 ? January 8, 1920) was an American violinist who gained international acclaim for her skill and virtuosity.
Walker PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWalker Powell (May 20 1828 ? May 6 1915) was a Canadian businessman, militia officer and political figure.
Darryl PowellView on WikipediaMore detail"Not to be confused with English footballer Darren Powell.
David PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Powell (December 17, 1883 in Glasgow, Scotland - April 16, 1925 in New York City, New York) was a Scottish born stage and later film actor of the silent era.
Philip PowellView on WikipediaMore detailBlessed Philip Powell (sometimes spelled Philip Powel) (2 February 1594 ? 30 June 1646) was a lawyer who became a Benedictine monk and priest, serving as a missionary in England during the period of recusancy.
Wendy PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWendy Powell is a Texas-based voice actress who primarily works on the properties of FUNimation, she is probably most well-known for her vocal performance as the voice of the Homonculus, Envy on the popular anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist".
Jack PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Joseph Powell (July 9 1874 - October 17 1944) was a Major League Baseball pitcher around the turn of the century.
Hosken PowellView on WikipediaMore detailHosken Powell (b.
Annie PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAnnie Powell (September 1906 ? 29 August 1986) was a Welsh Communist politician.
Specs PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGordon "Specs" Powell (June 5, 1922 ? September 15, 2007) was a jazz drummer who began in the swing era.
Eric PowellView on WikipediaMore detailEric Branford Powell (born November 16, 1979 in) is an American football defensive end for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League.
John PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Gates Powell (born June 25, 1947) is a former American athlete.
Roger PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRoger Powell OBE (17 May 1896 ? 16 October 1990) was an English bookbinder.
Esteban PowellView on WikipediaMore detailEsteban Louis Powell (born 1977 in Houston, Texas) is an American actor.
Stephen Rolfe PowellView on WikipediaMore detailStephen Rolfe Powell was born in 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Alma PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAlma Vivian Powell (n?e Johnson), born in Birmingham, Alabama, is an African American audiologist and the wife of military and political figure Colin Powell, whom she married on August 25, 1962.
Jimmy PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJimmy Powell (born January 17, 1935) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1960s and 1970s, but whose greatest success came on the Senior PGA Tour in the early to mid-1990s.
Randy PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRandy Powell is a writer who has penned several books in the young adult literature genre.
Joseph PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJoseph Powell (June 23 1828 ? April 24 1904) was a Democratic member of the U.
Roger PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRoger Powell Jr.
George PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Powell (11 November 1924 - 1989) was a footballer with QPR.
Keith PowellView on WikipediaMore detailKeith Powell is an American television actor who is best known for his role as Toofer on the NBC sitcom "30 Rock".
Leven PowellView on WikipediaMore detailLeven Powell, also Levin, (1737 - August 23, 1810) was a United States Representative from Virginia.
Susan PowellView on WikipediaMore detailSusan Powell is an American actress, singer, and television personality known for becoming Miss America in 1981.
Braxton PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJ.
Doc PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDoc Powell is an American jazz guitarist and composer.
Aubrey PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAubrey Powell (19 April 1918 ? 27 January 2009) was a Welsh international footballer who played eight official matches for Wales, plus four wartime internationals.
Robert PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Powell is a botanical author from Perth, Western Australia who has co-written a number of books with Jane Emberson about the plants and trees of the Swan Coastal Plain and adjacent Darling Scarp.
Arthur William Baden PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDr Arthur William Baden Powell CBE (4 April 1901 - 1 July 1987) was a New Zealand malacologist, naturalist and palaeontologist, a major influence in the study and classification of New Zealand molluscs through much of the twentieth century.
Michael Lloyd PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Lloyd Powell (died 7 September 2003), cousin of poet Benjamin Zephaniah, became known after his death in police custody at the age of 38.
Felix PowellView on WikipediaMore detailFelix Lloyd Powell (23 May 1878?? 10 February 1942) was a British Staff Sergeant most famous for writing the music for marching song "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile", in 1915.
Clifford Ross PowellView on WikipediaMore detailClifford Ross Powell (July 26, 1893 ? March 30, 1973) was an American Republican Party acting governor of New Jersey from January 3-8, 1935.
Alfred H. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAlfred H.
Cuthbert PowellView on WikipediaMore detailCuthbert Powell (March 4, 1775 - May 8, 1849) was a U.
Charlie PowellView on WikipediaMore detailCharlie Powell (born April 4, 1932 in Texas) is a former professional American football player who played defensive lineman for seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders.
William Henry PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Henry Powell (1823 - 1879), was an American artist from Ohio.
Herbert B. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGeneral Herbert Butler Powell (July 13, 1903 - April 3, 1998) was a 4-star U.
George Henry PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Henry Powell (27 April 1880 - 3 December 1951) was a British songwriter who, under the pseudonym George Asaf, wrote the lyrics of the marching song "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile" in 1915.
Lisa PowellView on WikipediaMore detailLisa Carruthers (n?e Powell) (born July 8, 1970 in Sydney, New South Wales) is a former field hockey forward, who was a member of the Australian Women?s Hockey Team, best known as the "Hockeyroos", that won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.
Katrina PowellView on WikipediaMore detailKatrina Maree Powell (born 8 April 1972 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory) is a former field hockey player from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996, for her native country.
Jake PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJacob Powell (July 15 1908 - November 4 1948) born in Silver Spring, Maryland was an outfielder for the Washington Senators (1930, 1934-36 and 1943-45), New York Yankees (1936-40) and Philadelphia Phillies (1945).
Matt PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMatthew Powell (born 8 May 1978 in Abergavenny, Wales) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, who played for Worcester Warriors at scrum-half.
Charles Berkeley PowellView on WikipediaMore detailCharles Berkeley Powell (August 19 1858 ?) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
Griffith PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGriffith Powell (1561 ? 15 June or 28 June 1620) was a philosopher and Principal of Jesus College, Oxford from 1613 to 1620.
Jeanette PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJeanette Powell (born 4 February 1949) is the Nationals Member for Shepparton in the Victorian Parliament.
Renee PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRenee Powell (born in Ohio on 4 May 1946) is an American golfer who played on the U.
Gerard Armond PowellView on WikipediaMore detailGerard Armond Powell - also known as Jerry Powell ? was born September_21 1963 in Scranton, PennsylvaniaJerry Powell offers an unlikely, and for that reason, all the more compelling success story.
Ben PowellView on WikipediaMore detailBenjamin Richard "Ben" Powell (born 28 November 1984 in Helensvale, Queensland, Australia)is a former motorcycle speedway rider.
William PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Horatio Powell (July 29, 1892 ? March 5, 1984) was an American actor, noted for his sophisticated, cynical portrayals.
Barry PowellView on WikipediaMore detailBarry Powell (born 29 January 1954 in Kenilworth, Warwickshire) is an English former footballer.
William Dillard PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Dillard Powell (September 25, 1946 ? March 11, 2005), a 58-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 11, 2005.
Lee PowellView on WikipediaMore detailLee Powell (born Lee Berrian Powell on May 15, 1908 Long Beach, California - died July 30, 1944 Tinian) was a film actor famed for the leading roles in several serials.
Kasib PowellView on WikipediaMore detailKasib Powell (born March 18 1981) is an American professional basketball player.
Carlton PowellView on WikipediaMore detailCarlton Eugene Powell, Jr.
Edward PowellView on WikipediaMore detailEdward Powell (b.
Ken PowellView on WikipediaMore detailKendall J.
Robert PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Powell (b.
Rice PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRice Powell was a Colonel in the Parliamentary army during the First English Civil War.
Alonzo PowellView on WikipediaMore detailAlonzo Sidney Powell (born December 12, 1964 in San Francisco, California) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
Paul PowellView on WikipediaMore detailPaul Taylor Powell (Vienna, Illinois January 21, 1902 - Rochester, Minnesota October 10, 1970) served as Illinois Secretary of State from 1965 until his death in 1970.
James PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Powell (born October 22, 1982) was a Welsh cricketer.
Richard PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRichard 'Dick' Powell (1864-11 January, 1944) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Abergavenny and Newport.
Julie PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJulie Powell (born 20 April 1973) is an American author known for the book "Julie & Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen".
Thomas PowellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas P.
John PowellView on WikipediaMore detailSir John Powell (1632 or 1633 ? 1696) was a Welsh judge, who was a judge of the Court of Common Pleas and of the Court of King's Bench.
Jesse PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJesse Loy Powell (born April 14, 1947 in Matador, Texas) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League.
Jim PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJim Powell is an American radio and television sportscaster, currently employed with Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves after 13 seasons (1996-2008) with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Bert PowellView on WikipediaMore detailHerbert Harold "Bert" Powell (1880 ? after 1922) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Chesterfield, Barnsley and Birmingham.
Muriel PowellView on WikipediaMore detailDame Muriel Betty Powell, DBE (1914-1978), was a British nurse, hospital matron, public servant and, briefly, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the Scottish Home and Health Department (SHHD)Background.
Vince PowellView on WikipediaMore detailVince Powell (6 August 1928 ? 13 July 2009) was a British television writer.
Mark PowellView on WikipediaMore detailMark John Powell (born 4 November, 1980, Northampton) was an English professional cricketer for Northamptonshire in the years between 2000 and 2004.
William G. PowellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Glasgow Powell (September 8, 1871?May 11, 1955) was an American officer born in at St.
Edmund Nathanael PowellView on WikipediaMore detailThe Rt Rev Edmund Nathanael Powell, DD was Bishop of Mashonaland from 1908 to 1910.
Jack PowellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn "Jack" Anderson Powell (14 September 1882 - 20 March 1941) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Cardiff and London Welsh.
Rob PowellView on WikipediaMore detailRob Powell is an American football, track and field athlete, and fitness and conditioning coach.
Henry "Tank" PowellView on WikipediaMore detailHenry Watson Powell, known as Henry "Tank" Powell (born July 18, 1945), is an insurance agent in Ponchatoula in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, who served as a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from District 73 from 1996 until term-limited in 2008.

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