John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
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John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford, KG, PC, FSA (6 July 1766 – 20 October 1839), known as Lord John Russell until 1802, was a British Whig politician who notably served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in the Ministry of All the Talents. He was the father of Prime Minister John Russell, 1st Earl Russell.[1]
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The Duke of Bedford | |
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Lord Lieutenant of Ireland | |
In office 12 March 1806 – 11 April 1807 | |
Monarch | George III |
Prime Minister | The Lord Grenville |
Preceded by | The Earl of Powis |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Richmond |
Member of Parliament for Tavistock | |
In office 1790–1802 | |
Succeeded by | Lord Robert Spencer |
In office 1788–1790 | |
Preceded by | Richard Rigby |
Personal details | |
Born | 6 July 1766 Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Bedfordshire, England |
Died | 20 October 1839(1839-10-20) (aged 73) |
Spouse(s) | Hon. Georgiana Byng Lady Georgiana Gordon |
Children | 14, including: Francis Russell, 7th Duke of Bedford Major-General Lord George William Russell John Russell, 1st Earl Russell Lord Wriothesley Russell Lord Edward Russell Lord Charles James Fox Russell Louisa Hamilton, Duchess of Abercorn Lord Alexander Russell |
Parent(s) | Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock Lady Elizabeth Keppel |
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