Powell

Powell is a surname associated with several notable politicians, most prominently Colin Powell, a United States Army general, diplomat, and former secretary of state, and Jerome Powell, the chair of the U.S.

Powell is a surname shared by several prominent political figures, most notably Colin Powell, Jerome Powell, and Enoch Powell. This entry focuses on the most prominent politicians with the surname, covering their roles in American and British public life.

Notable political figures named Powell

Several politicians and public officials have been known by the surname Powell, including Colin Powell in the United States, Jerome Powell in U.S. economic governance, and Enoch Powell in British politics. The name is associated with multiple prominent political and public figures rather than a single person.

Colin Powell

Colin Powell served as U.S. secretary of state from 2001 to 2005 and previously chaired the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was the first African American to hold either of those offices. Powell was a United States Army general, diplomat, and former secretary of state.

Jerome Powell

Jerome Powell is an American lawyer and central banker who became chair of the Federal Reserve in 2018. He had earlier served in the U.S. Treasury Department and on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He has served as chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States.

Enoch Powell

Enoch Powell was a British politician who represented constituencies in the House of Commons for decades and served as Minister of Health. He was a long-serving British Conservative and Ulster Unionist politician and remains a controversial figure in British political history.