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Caleb Powell

1793 – 1881

Politician, died 1881

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About Caleb Powell

Lived 1793 – 1881 (aged 87–88). Caleb Powell was a British and Irish politician.

Caleb Powell (1793 – 24 February 1881) was an Irish Repeal Association and Whig politician.

Powell was first elected Whig MP for County Limerick at the 1841 general election and held the seat until 1847 when, standing as a Repeal Association candidate, he was defeated.

He was High Sheriff of County Limerick in 1858.

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Important facts

Born
1793
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Trinity College, Dublin
Positions held
Member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Caleb Powell's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Caleb Powell?

politician, died 1881

When was Caleb Powell born?

Caleb Powell was born in 1793.

When did Caleb Powell die?

Caleb Powell died on 21 February 1881.

What was Caleb Powell's occupation?

Caleb Powell was a politician.

What nationality was Caleb Powell?

Caleb Powell was British and Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Caleb Powell

· Wikidata: Q26758919

· DBpedia: Caleb Powell

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