Enoch Powell

Enoch Powell was a British politician famous for his 'Rivers of Blood' speech on immigration.

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Birth Name :

John Enoch Powell

Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

June 16, 1912

Star Sign :

Gemini

Death Date:

February 08, 1998

Age :

85

Birthplace :

Stechford, Birmingham, England

Enoch Powell (1912-1998) was a prominent British politician recognized for his contentious 1968 “Rivers of Blood” speech, in which he cautioned against the perils of large-scale immigration to the UK. A classical scholar, Powell published numerous works on ancient Greek literature and served as the Minister of Health. He was also a member of the Ulster Unionist Party and advocated for civil rights in Northern Ireland.