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Russell, John, (1710-1771), 4th Duke of Bedford, statesman
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Surname: | Russell |
Forenames: | John |
Gender: | Male |
Date: | 1710-1771 |
Title: | 4th Duke of Bedford |
History: | First Lord of Admiralty 1744; initiated scheme for landowners to raise volunteer regiments 1745; Southern Secretary 1748; resigned in protest at dismissal of Sandwich 1751; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1756; negotiator of Peace of Paris 1762-1763. Succeeded brother as 4th duke in 1732. |
Biography: | ODNB link for Russell, John (1710-1771) 4th Duke of Bedford, statesman |
References: | Oxford DNB; NCA Rules |
Name authority reference: | GB/NNAF/P276071 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P163987 ) |
Online related resources | Bibliography of British and Irish History link for John Russell |
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