William Poel (1852-1934) was an English actor and theatrical manager, best known for his presentation of Shakespeare. A son of William Pole, he grew up among pre-raphaelite painters and reportedly sat for William Holman Hunt in his painting "Finding The Saviour In The Temple". He took on the name "Poel" following a misspelling of his own name on a theatre billing. Wikipedia
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