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John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford, KG, PC, FRS (30 September 1710 – 5 January 1771) was a British Whig statesman and peer who served as the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1757 to 1761. A leading member of the Whig party during the Seven Years' War, he negotiated the 1763 Treaty of Paris which ended the conflict.
John Russell, 4th duke of Bedford (born Sept. 30, 1710—died Jan. 15, 1771, Woburn, Bedfordshire, Eng.) was the leader of the “Bedford Whigs,” a major parliamentary force in the third quarter of the 18th century in England.
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Russell family, a famous English Whig family, the senior line of which has held the title of duke of Bedford since 1694. Originating in Dorset, the family first became prominent under the Tudor sovereigns, John Russell (died 1555) being created earl of Bedford for his part in suppressing a
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Russell, John (1710–71), 4th duke of Bedford , politician and lord lieutenant of Ireland, was born 30 September 1710 at the family seat at Streatham, Surrey, England, second son of Wriothesley Russell (d. 1711), 2nd duke of Bedford, and Elizabeth Russell (née Howland).
Bedford, John Russell, 4th duke of (1710–71). Succeeding to one of the wealthiest dukedoms in Britain in 1732, Bedford developed a political following which made him a valuable catch for any ministry. He served as 1st lord of the Admiralty (1744–8) and as southern secretary (1748–51), resigning after lengthy bickering with Newcastle.
Overview. 4th duke of Bedford, John Russell. (1710—1771) politician. Quick Reference. (1710–71). Succeeding to one of the wealthiest dukedoms in Britain in 1732, Bedford developed a political following which made him a valuable catch for any ministry. He served as 1st ...
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