Strictly, Powell was not 'one of the youngest Professors in the country', but was made Professor of (Ancient) Greek at the University of Sydney, Australia in 1937, the youngest Professor in the British Empire & Commonwealth.
One of few white British politicians to speak Urdu.
Enoch Powell was one of the most remarkable Englishmen of the twentieth century.
A patriot, a scholar and a soldier, he served his country in uniform during the Second World War, rising from private soldier to brigadier. Long before politics became his main calling, he had already distinguished himself through military service and an extraordinary intellect. Powell was a classical scholar who could read and speak numerous languages, including Greek, Latin, Welsh, German, French, Italian and others. He became a professor of Greek at just 25 years old, one of the youngest in the country.
He loved England, its people, its history and its traditions. Many of the concerns he raised about national identity, sovereignty, immigration and social cohesion decades ago remain central political issues today.
Powell's life was a reminder that public service once meant something more than chasing popularity. He combined intellectual brilliance, military service and a deep sense of duty to his nation.
Enoch Powell was no ordinary politician. He was a man of conviction, and history has ensured that he will not be forgotten and the present has proven that he was right. 🏴