William Bramwell Powell | |
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| Born | December 22, 1836 |
| Died | February 6, 1904 (aged 67) |
| Known for | Co-founder of the National Geographic Society |
| Spouse | Wilhelmina Bengelstraeter Paul |
| Children | Maud Powell |
| Parent(s) | Mary Dean Joseph Powell |
| Relatives | John Wesley Powell, brother |
William Bramwell Powell (December 22, 1836 – February 6, 1904) was an American educator, author and superintendent of schools who co-founded the National Geographic Society.[1][2]
- ^ Alyson Foster. "The Other Powell: An Advocate for Geography Education". National Geographic Society. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
William Bramwell Powell, an educator, was born in Castyle, New York, on December 22, 1836. The younger brother of John Wesley Powell, William Powell spent much of his life in Illinois ...
- ^ "William Bramwell Powell - Hennepin Principal - 1861-1862". Putnam County, New York. Retrieved 2014-01-09.