About William Powell
Lived 1948 – 2022 (aged 73). William Powell was a British politician.
William Rhys Powell (3 August 1948 – 23 March 2022) was a British Conservative politician. A barrister, he was MP for Corby from 1983 to 1997, when he lost the seat to Labour's Phil Hope. Born in Crickhowell, Wales, he was educated at Lancing College and Emmanuel College, Cambridge.
Powell died on 23 March 2022, at the age of 73.
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Who was William Powell?
Welsh barrister and Conservative politician (1948-2022)
When was William Powell born?
William Powell was born on 3 August 1948 in Crickhowell.
When did William Powell die?
William Powell died on 23 March 2022.
What was William Powell's occupation?
William Powell was a politician.
What nationality was William Powell?
William Powell was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Powell (Corby MP)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Powell. https://biography.guide/william-powell-politician/
MLA: "William Powell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-powell-politician/.
Chicago: "William Powell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-powell-politician/.
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