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William Powell (Archdeacon of Chester)
British priest
William Powell (circa 1681 - 13 April 1751) was an eighteenth century British Anglican priest.[1]
Powell was born circa 1681[2] at Hampton Court. He was educated at Eton and St John's College, Cambridge[2] He held livings at Lambourn, Langwmdinmael and Llanyblodwel. He was Dean of St Asaph[3] from 1731 until 1751; and Archdeacon of Chester[4] from his installation on 22 April 1747 until his death on 13 April 1751.[5]