Enoch Powell Death
Enoch passed away on February 8, 1998 at the age of 85.
When did Enoch Powell die?
February 8, 1998How old was Enoch Powell when died?
85
Enoch Powell Birthday and Date of Death
Enoch Powell was born on June 16, 1912 and died on February 8, 1998. Enoch was 85 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 16, 1912
Date of Death: February 8, 1998
Age at Death: 85
Enoch Powell - Biography
John Enoch Powell, MBE (/ˈdʒɒn ˈiːnɒk paʊl/; 16 June 1912 – 8 February 1998) was a British politician, classical scholar, linguist, and poet. He served as a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP, 1950–74), Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MP (1974–87), and Minister of Health (1960–63). He attained most prominence in 1968, when he made a controversial speech on immigration, now widely referred to as the Rivers of Blood speech. In response, he was dismissed from his position as Shadow Defence Secretary (1965–68) in the Shadow Cabinet of Edward Heath.
