Allan Powell

Sir George Allan Powell (February 1, 1876 - January 24, 1948), was Chairman of the BBC Board of Governors between 1939 and 1946.

He was educated at Bancroft's School and at King's College London, and was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1907.

Elected to the council of the royal borough of Kensington in 1932, he was twice mayor, in 1937–8 and 1938–9. He was a member of the Import Duties Advisory Committee between 1932 and 1939.

Preceded by
Ronald Collet Norman
Chairman of the BBC Board of Governors
1939-1946
Succeeded by
Philip Inman
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Name Powell, Allan
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Short description British politician
Date of birth February 1, 1876
Place of birth
Date of death January 24, 1948
Place of death


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