Lord Russell

Lord Russell is a form of address used for several different members of the English family of Russell, including:

  • The heir apparent, past or present, to the Earl or Duke of Bedford; the other sons of a Duke of Bedford are called Lord Russell
Heirs apparent
  • Francis Russell, Lord Russell (died 1585), son of 2nd Earl, MP for Tavistock
  • William Russell, Lord Russell (1639–1683), son of 5th Earl, MP for Tavistock and Bedfordshire

It may refer also to:

Other people
  • Bertrand Russell (1872–1970), philosopher, mathematician, social critic, pacifist etc.
  • John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792–1878), British Prime Minister
  • Lord George Russell (1790–1846), British soldier, politician and diplomat
  • Lord Odo Russell (1829-1884), British diplomat
  • Lord William Russell (1767–1840), MP for Surrey and Tavistock
  • Lord Arthur Russell (1825–1892), MP for Tavistock
  • Albert Russell, Lord Russell (1884-1975), MP for Kirkcaldy
See also
  • Earl Russell
  • Baron Russell of Killowen
  • Baron Russell of Liverpool
  • Baron Russell of Thornhaugh
  • Lord Russell-Johnston
  • Baron Ampthill, the title granted to Lord Odo Russell

Famous quotes containing the words lord and/or russell:

    ...the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
    Bible: Hebrew, 1 Samuel 2:3.

    No man is born into the world, whose work
    Is not born with him; there is always work,
    And tools to work withal, for those who will:
    And blessèd are the horny hands of toil!
    —James Russell Lowell (1819–1891)