Caleb Powell
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Preceded byWilliam Smith O'Brien
Richard FitzGibbon
Richard FitzGibbon
Succeeded byWilliam Smith O'Brien
William Monsell
William Monsell
Born1793
Died21 February 1881 (aged 87–88)
Caleb Powell | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for County Limerick | |
| In office 10 July 1841 – 14 August 1847 | |
| Preceded by | William Smith O'Brien Richard FitzGibbon |
| Succeeded by | William Smith O'Brien William Monsell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1793 |
| Died | 21 February 1881 (aged 87–88) |
| Party | Repeal Association |
| Other political affiliations | Whig |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Caleb Powell (1793 – 24 February 1881)[1] was an Irish Repeal Association and Whig politician.[2][3]
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.[2][3][4]
He was High Sheriff of County Limerick in 1858.
