Surname: Powell Forename(s): Frederick York b. 14 January 1850. d. 8 May 1904. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Translator and historian. Educated at Christ Church College, Oxford, and the Middle
Temple. Translated Scandinavian poetry, specifically Icelandic. Author of many English
history books. Married Florence Silke Batten in 1874. Became Regius Professor of History
at Christ Church College, Oxford, in 1894. Founded the Rabelais Club and was president
of the Irish Texts Society. Biographical information: ODNB. (CC)