John Russell, Viscount Amberley
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John Russell, Viscount Amberley (10 December 1842 – 9 January 1876), was a British politician and writer. He was the eldest son of John Russell, who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and father of the philosopher Bertrand Russell. Amberley is known for his unorthodox views on religion and for his active support of birth control and women's suffrage, which contributed to the end of his short career as Liberal Member of Parliament.
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Viscount Amberley | |
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Member of Parliament for Nottingham | |
In office 11 May 1866 – 11 November 1868 | |
Succeeded by | Robert Juckes Clifton Charles Ichabod Wright |
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Born | John Russell 10 December 1842 |
Died | 9 January 1876(1876-01-09) (aged 33) |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | |
Children | 4, including Frank · Bertrand |
Parent(s) | John Russell, 1st Earl Russell Frances Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound |
Education | Harrow School University of Edinburgh Trinity College, Cambridge |
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