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Powis — This interesting surname is of Welsh origin, and is a locational name from Powys. The new division of Wales into counties has brought back the name Powys; in the medieval period it was the name of the princedom of north east Wales. During the… … Surnames reference
Powis Castle — ( cy. Castell Powis or Castell Coch) is a medieval castle, fortress and grand country mansion located near the town of Welshpool, in Powys, Mid Wales, United Kingdom. It is the residence of the Earl of Powis and is known for its extensive,… … Wikipedia
Powis House — was an 18th century mansion in London, England. It stood on the northern side of Great Ormond Street, not far from Queen Square. The first version of Powis House was built in the 1690s for William Herbert, 2nd Marquess of Powis. No drawings of… … Wikipedia
Powis Castle — (spr. pāūis kaßl), s. Welshpool … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Powis Castle — Die Gärten von Powis Castle Eingang von Powis Castle … Deutsch Wikipedia
Earl of Powis — is a title that has been created three times. The first creation came in the Peerage of England in 1674 in favour of William Herbert, 3rd Baron Powis. In 1687 he was further honoured when he was made Marquess of Powis. For more information on… … Wikipedia
Marquess of Powis — was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1687 for William Herbert, 1st Earl of Powis. He had already succeeded his father as third Baron Powis in 1667 and had been created Earl of Powis in the Peerage of England in 1674; Marquess… … Wikipedia
William Herbert, 1st Marquess of Powis — William Herbert, 1st Marquess of Powis, PC (1626 ndash; June 2 1696) was an English nobleman.He succeeded his father, the 2nd Baron Powis, as 3rd Baron Powis in 1667, and was created Earl of Powis in 1674 by King Charles II and Viscount… … Wikipedia
Baron Grey of Powis — This article is about Baron Grey of Powis. For the title Baron Powis, see Earl of Powis. The Barons Grey de Powis were descended from one of the coheiresses of Edward Charleton, 5th Baron Cherleton the last to hold the title. They were marcher… … Wikipedia
Geoff Powis — (June 14, 1945 – November 2001) was a ice hockey player. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A graduate of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team, Moose Jaw Canucks, Powis joined the St. Louis Braves of Central Professional Hockey League s in… … Wikipedia
